Andrea Chatfield BSN, PCCN, CMSRN
Pacifica,CA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse III with extensive experience at Stanford Healthcare, excelling in patient care coordination and quality improvement. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate education and critical thinking. Skilled in medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering a supportive environment that promotes optimal health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
Stanford Healthcare
Palo Alto, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Delivered high quality care on a busy, fast paced 22 bed Cardiovascular/Vascular Surgery Unit
- Demonstrated superior care for patients with multiple and complex conditions such as Heart Failure, CAD, s/p PCI, STEMI, NSTEMI, AAA repair. Navigated care in a pandemic for Covid patients.
- Administered patient care in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and health management strategies as a Heart Failure Champion and Cardiac Champion
- Assisted in training new nursing staff and new grad nurses on procedures and hospital protocols.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention trained as EPI and Defib code champion
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries through serving as a unit Safe Patient Handling Champion
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population served.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and comprehensive support during hospital stays.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult medical situations.
- Responded to medical emergencies with prompt and decisive action, minimizing patient risk and improving outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development, staying abreast of latest nursing practices and standards.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center
Daly City, CA
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided care in a 256-bed community hospital with state-of-the-art heart attack center, stroke services and surgical services throughout the facility
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12-2012
Skills
- Staff development
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Attention to detail
- Staff education and training
- Interpersonal communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Infection control
Medication administration
Phlebotomy
Care coordination
Care planning
Quality improvement
Employee evaluation
Clinical judgment
Family education
Treatment coordination
Critical thinking
Patient education
Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
Patient assessments
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Patient care
Cardiac monitors
Staff education and training
Interpersonal communication
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Nursing practice evaluations
Patient care delivery
Staff evaluation
In-service training
Admitting and discharging
Staff development
Accomplishments
Heart Failure Champion
Safe Patient Handling Champion
Cardiac Champion
Epi/Defib Code Champion
Nurse of the Year 2024
Daisy Award 2025
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) Member
Certification
Progressive Cardiac Care Nursing (PCCN)
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nursing (CMSRN)
ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III
Stanford Healthcare
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center
03.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco