Janine Cruz Sands
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse proficient in interpreting critical data and educating patients and caregivers. Experienced in overseeing high-risk clinical transitions, ensuring safety and quality of care. Focused on delivering measurable improvements in patient health.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (Inpatient)
UF Health Shands Hospital
10.2014 - Current
- Charge nurse for 24 bed inpatient adult hematological malignancy, cellular therapy, and stem cell transplant
- TCTCN (Transplant and Cellular Therapy) certified (ONS)
- Reviewed and updated program treatment plans and SOPs based on current data and research.
- Currently working with data management to facilitate CIBMTR data analysis and reporting of outcomes for post transplant patients.
Staff RN, Internal Medicine (Unit 64)
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Telemetry certified. Charge nurse since September 2012
- Audited patient mobility compliance.
- Unit staff magnet champion.
Staff RN, General Medical-Surgical
North Florida Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 03.2012
- Super User - transition to Pyxis medication administration system.
- Member of fall committee, audited patient fall risk and implementation of associated facility protocol.
Patient Care Assistant
UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Total care for patients with cerebral vascular accidents, traumatic brain injury, amputations, hip and knee replacements, and spinal cord injury.
Premium Audit Analyst
Nationwide Insurance
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Risk exposure analysis, rate and eligibility evaluation.
- Process manual development, systems troubleshooting.
Underwriting Screener
Nationwide Insurance
01.2005 - 01.2007
Personal Lines Processor
Nationwide Insurance
01.2003 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg, Florida05-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida05-2000
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Staff RN, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (Inpatient)
UF Health Shands Hospital
10.2014 - Current
Staff RN, Internal Medicine (Unit 64)
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2012 - 10.2014
Staff RN, General Medical-Surgical
North Florida Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 03.2012
Patient Care Assistant
UF Health Shands Rehab Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2011
Premium Audit Analyst
Nationwide Insurance
01.2007 - 01.2009
Underwriting Screener
Nationwide Insurance
01.2005 - 01.2007
Personal Lines Processor
Nationwide Insurance
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College