Edward Sanzi
North Scituate,RI
Summary
Committed to Improving healthcare outcomes through teamwork and evidence-based practices.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
North Providence, RI
05.2011 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health&Rehab
Woonsocket, RI
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Supplied patients with essential recovery tools for rapid healing.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Generation Adult Daycare
North Providence, RI
03.2006 - 01.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
EMT-Basic
Universal Ambulance
Providence, RI
03.2004 - 01.2006
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Sales Consultant
Quick Arms Police Supply
Warwick, RI
10.1996 - 06.2004
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
- Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.
- Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
- Stayed knowledgeable on latest Product or Service innovations and technological advancements through continuous training.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
Correctional Officer
ACI/Department of Corrections
Cranston, RI
05.1985 - 04.1996
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2011
Skills
- Healthcare billing
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Health screening
- Patient discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Flow sheet charting
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chronic disease management
- Body mechanics
- Patient care planning
- Insulin medication assistance
- Treatment Planning
- Team coordination
- ADL assistance
- Seizure management
- Evaluations
- High level of autonomy
- Medication distribution
- Emergency response
- Performing ekgs
Volunteer Experience
Saint Philip Church Food Pantry
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
05.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health&Rehab
02.2010 - 04.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Generation Adult Daycare
03.2006 - 01.2010
EMT-Basic
Universal Ambulance
03.2004 - 01.2006
Sales Consultant
Quick Arms Police Supply
10.1996 - 06.2004
Correctional Officer
ACI/Department of Corrections
05.1985 - 04.1996
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island