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Kara Sandore

Portland,OR

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to providing new families with comprehensive care and education regarding newborn health and postpartum recovery. Consistently developing trusting relationships with patients and their families through non-biased care, empathetic communication, and respectful attitude. Offering expertise with newborn care and breastfeeding education.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

OHSU
05.2017 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge for newborns, antepartum, postpartum, and postoperative patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts.
  • Evaluated healthcare and educational needs, goals for recovery, and available resources of each patient/family and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from gender reassignment surgery.
  • Provided breastfeeding education and technique to parents.
  • Educated on safe sleep, and general newborn care.
  • Administered vaccines to adults and newborns.

Registered Nurse

Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
01.2006 - 05.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge for newborns and postpartum patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts.
  • Provided breastfeeding education and technique to parents.
  • Administered vaccines to adults and newborns.
  • Educated on safe sleep and general newborn care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.2005

Skills

  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Removing Sutures and Staples
  • Prenatal Care
  • Postpartum Care
  • Family Planning Services Education
  • Administer Medication
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Family Education
  • Hearing Screenings

Certification

  • Certification in Maternal Newborn Nursing
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • BLS
  • Lactation Educator

Timeline

Registered Nurse

OHSU
05.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
01.2006 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University - Long Beach
Kara Sandore