Andrea Lekander
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Experienced nurse with 30+ years of diverse experience in staff supervision and department operations and direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily schedule coordination, looking to advance career as nurse leader.
Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, reliability, clinical expertise (resource for staff) and effective communication under pressure.
Experience as interim manager and assisting in counseling staff regarding behavioral issues, tardiness and being team players.
Degree in accounting gives me an understanding budgets and fiscal responsibilities and the importance of running a department efficiently.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
06.2004 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for better patient care coordination and optimal surgical outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and effectively.
- Served as a clinical resource for staff members, answering questions related to policy, procedure, or practice.
- Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives related to Cardiac Cath Lab operations through active participation in department meetings, audits, surveys, or reviews of relevant literature or guidelines.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering an environment that encouraged open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among team members.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced teamwork within the nursing staff through regular communication and collaboration.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while managing emotional needs of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.
- Enhanced procedural efficiency by preparing necessary supplies, medications, and equipment prior to each case.
- Promoted professional growth among colleagues by sharing clinical knowledge and best practices related to cardiac catheterization nursing care.
- Contributed to successful procedure outcomes through expert administration of conscious sedation under physician guidance.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve overall patient satisfaction.
- Streamlined patient throughput by efficiently scheduling and coordinating cath lab procedures, minimizing wait times and maximizing resource utilization.
- Improved team morale and effectiveness, fostering collaborative environment that encouraged knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and trainings related to Cardiac Cath Lab nursing practice.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate nursing care and thorough explanations of procedures.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Updated patient records with detailed procedure notes, assisting in continuity of care across medical teams.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
06.2000 - 07.2002
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Promoted professional growth among colleagues by sharing clinical knowledge and best practices related to cardiac catheterization nursing care.
- Improved team morale and effectiveness, fostering collaborative environment that encouraged knowledge sharing and professional growth.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA01-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01-1990
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptable to change
- Clinical decision making
- Cardiac catheterization expertise
- Nursing work delegation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong clinical judgment
- Creative problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Delegation and motivation
- Active listening
- Training staff
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
06.2004 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
06.2000 - 07.2002
Diploma - Nursing
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Pennsylvania State University
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