DENVER STRATFORD
Sandy
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Primary Children's Hospital, adept at thriving in high-pressure environments. Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, delivering exceptional patient care. Expertise in managing complex medical conditions while providing emotional support, ensuring optimal recovery for patients and their families. Committed to advancing nursing practices and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Travel Nurse
Limon DOC/Action Staffing
Limon
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings under challenging conditions.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans promptly.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
Med/Surgical Nurse
Providence Holy Family Hospital/ AYA Healthcare
Spokane
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care preoperatively.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Managed infusion therapies using advanced medical equipment and techniques.
Psychiatric Nurse
University Of Utah Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Oversaw the care of suicidal patients, and acted swiftly to reduce the risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor the expected response to medications, and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric ICU nurse, Primary Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2021
- (RN) ICU I is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients.
- This position utilizes the nursing process through the use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.
- Common diagnoses treated are:
- Multiple traumas.
- Non-Accidental Trauma
- Surgeries (Neuro, Ortho, ENT, General).
- Pre- and post-solid organ transplants (liver, kidney)
- Respiratory distress.
- Metabolic Disorders.
- Sepsis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake CitySkills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Adaptable and dependable
- Interpersonal communication
- Compassionate care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corrections Travel Nurse
Limon DOC/Action Staffing
09.2025 - Current
Med/Surgical Nurse
Providence Holy Family Hospital/ AYA Healthcare
11.2024 - 09.2025
Psychiatric Nurse
University Of Utah Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Pediatric ICU nurse, Primary Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah