Jennifer Sanford
ProMedica Defiance Regional Medical Center
Defiance,OH
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in inpatient psychiatry, medical-surgical care, and school health. Skilled in medication administration, direct patient care, accurate documentation, and patient assessment. Known for strong crisis management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and individualized care planning to support safe, effective outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
2 Years 5 Months- Administered medications safely while monitoring therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques during crises to maintain safe inpatient environment.
- Assessed psychiatric patients and updated individualized care plans based on behavioral and clinical changes.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
4 Years 4 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to orders, safety protocols, and patient response.
- Assessed medical-surgical patients, identified changes in condition, and escalated concerns to providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized patient care plans.
- Documented nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse, School Health Aide
15 Years 5 Months- Assessed student health needs and delivered prompt nursing care for illness, injury, and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accurate health records and medication logs.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to support individualized student health plans.
- Responded to medical emergencies and coordinated appropriate referrals, follow-up, and escalation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- 4.0 GPA
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Skills
IV medication administration
Medication management
Psychiatric assessment
Clinical documentation
Self-harm prevention
Crisis intervention
Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Certification
- Aegis De-Escalation
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
ProMedica Defiance Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Paulding County Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2025Read More
Registered Nurse, School Health Aide
Defiance City School District
03.2009 - 08.2024Read More
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Mercy College of Ohio
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Brown Mackie College
Licensed Practical Nurse from Practical Nursing
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