Gloria Sanders
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids, MI
02.2020 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
CareerStaff Unlimited
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care for patients undergoing frequent facility transfers by coordinating seamless hand-offs between nursing staff members.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Continuing Care
10.2013 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Mentored new nurses as they transitioned into practice, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Wound Care
- Precepting
- Physical assessments
- Family Education
- Patient Care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Supervision
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Long-Term Care
- HIPAA Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse Certificate - October 2013,
- BLS, AHA - 10/11/23-10/2025
- ACLS, AHA - 3/21/24- 3/2024
- Registered Nurse 11/25/24. License No. 4704303076
Additional Information
Detail- oriented
organized
critical thinker
committed to passionate care
Experience with PCC, Vision, Minor experience in Matrix and Epic
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
12.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids, MI
02.2020 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
CareerStaff Unlimited
05.2016 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Continuing Care
10.2013 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
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