Ethan Sandifer
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
To obtain a registered nurse position which will create opportunities to expand practical experience and knowledge, while at the same time providing quality health care and discharging duties effectively. Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern/Intern
UNMH, University Of New Mexico Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team, patient, and patients family members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Inc
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
Intern
Waco Cardiology
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care
- Observed procedures such as implanting heart catheters, a peripheral angiogram, and electric cardioversion
- Assisted with prepping patients for surgery, observing and assessing patients who had come in due to cardiovascular complications, and assessing patients post op to make sure their vitals had returned to baseline and the procedures had no complications.
Education
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08.2023
Tarrant County Community College
Arlington, TX2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Ridge High School
Mansfield, TX2020
Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Wound Prevention
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Nurse Collaboration
- Accurate Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Administer Medication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Nursing Team Support
- Patient Care Oversight
Certification
- Licensed BLS - Exp. 12/2023
Timeline
Nurse Extern/Intern
UNMH, University Of New Mexico Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Intern
Waco Cardiology
07.2019 - 07.2019
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Inc
03.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
University of New Mexico
Tarrant County Community College
High School Diploma -
Lake Ridge High School
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