Andrew Sands
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN). Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Griswold Home Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with ADL’s, checked vital signs, monitored patients’ conditions, and documented the completion of daily activities within the plan of care.
Forsyth Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Cared for patients in an in-patient hospital setting
- Responded to patient concerns, checked vital signs, and worked closely with the registered nurse to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC05.2023
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
Student Clinical Experience
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, 08/2021, Current, Bone Marrow Transplant, Neurology/Urology, Medical-Surgical, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric General Floor, Piedmont Health Plaza
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical, Winston-Salem, NC, 08/2021, Current, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Iredell Health System, Statesville, NC, 08/2021, Current, Cardiac Floor
- Northern Hospital, Salisbury, NC, 08/2021, Current, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room
- Hugh Chatham, Elkin, NC, 08/2021, Current, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room
Licensure And Certification
- NCLEX, 06/2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 05/2024
- CNA, 2023
References
- Sarah Ducote MSN, RN-NE, Professional Reference – Educator/Instructor, 336-386-3254, ducotese@surry.edu
- Julie Collins MSN, RN-NE, Professional Reference – Educator/Instructor, 336-386-3536, collinsja@surry.edu
- Joshua Johnson RN, Professional Reference - Coworker, 336-712-5234
Timeline
Nurse
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2023 - Current
Griswold Home Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
Forsyth Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Surry Community College