Jennifer Sanchez
Fresno,CA
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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Fresno, CA
05.2006 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2000
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Universal Precautions
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
05.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
California State University - Fresno
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Fresno
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