Carl Sanderson
Gunnison,UT
Summary
Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering 7 months of clinical management experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
intermountain health
St. George, UT
06.2023 - Current
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Correctional Sergeant
State Of Utah Department Of Corrections
Gunnison, UT
04.1998 - 10.2023
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Maintained records related to inmate movements, disciplinary actions taken against inmates, grievances filed by prisoners and other relevant data.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Prepared written evaluations of subordinate officers' performance on a periodic basis.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Collaborated with medical personnel in determining appropriate treatment plans for mentally ill inmates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT04-2023
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Health Care Consultation
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Medical Assessment
- Patient Management
Languages
spanish
Limited
Certification
- CIT
- motivational interviewing
- BLS
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
intermountain health
06.2023 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
State Of Utah Department Of Corrections
04.1998 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Nightingale College
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