Dora Sanchez
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered nurse with over a decade of experience and a strong background in critical care and ICU nursing. Demonstrated leader with proven success as a Relief Charge Nurse, advocating for patient safety, quality care, and optimal outcomes in high-acuity settings. Known for strong clinical judgement, effective team leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe staffing, timely interventions, and patient-centered care. Serves as a primary ICU nurse preceptor and is fluent in Spanish, enhancing communication and advocacy for diverse patient populations. Committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse| Critical Care and Intensive Care Unit
UCI – Los Alamitos
01.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life sustaining therapies
- Serve as Relief Charge Nurse, overseeing unit flow, patient assignments, admissions and coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Act as a primary nurse preceptor mentoring onboarding new ICU nurses and ensuring adherence to unit standards and best practices.
- Support rapid response situations, codes, and complex clinical decision-making in high-stress environments.
- Administered medications and IV therapies while maintaining accurate electronic health records.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist
UCI- Fountain Valley
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Participated in Code Blue team
- Verified sample labeling and documentation, reducing processing errors and delays.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures, equipment use, and quality standards.
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Performed venous and capillary blood collection for diagnostic testing
- Handled blood and bodily fluids safely and processing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
01.2021
Skills
- Charge nurse leadership
- High-acuity patient management
- Code management
- Staff Mentorship and Preceptorship
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- CRRT Management
- Neurological care
- Cardiac management
- Patient safety
- Culturally Competent Care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses Member
Active member of UPC : Intensive and Critical Care sector
Certification
CCRN, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse| Critical Care and Intensive Care Unit
UCI – Los Alamitos
01.2021 - Current
Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist
UCI- Fountain Valley
01.2013 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN, CCRN