Katie Sandifer
Registered Nurse
Keller,TX
Summary
Self-motivated and self-taught Owner and Founder of a successful Home-decor online business with 5+ years entrepreneurial experience. Background in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pre-Op and Post-Op patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Founder
Handmade Haven Sign Co., LLC
Keller, Texas
01.2018 - Current
- Founded and managed home-based business, growing revenue to $20k+ in first year.
- Designed and hand-built wood signs, home decor and custom furniture
- Self-taught wood working skills, design techniques and how to operate and grow a successful business
- Successfully added a Drop Ship feature within the business to increase revenue and stream line operations
- Self-taught digital art formats such as Procreate that successfully grew another form of income through Graphic Design
- Consulted with customers to create custom design features and custom wall decor
- Collaborated with local stores and Instagram influencers to create custom pieces
- Featured designs in Better Homes & Garden Magazine
- Managed online advertising, videography and photography that successfully grew social media account to 18k+ followers
Registered Nurse
Caplan Surgery Center
Houston, Texas
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Provided pre-op and post-op care to patients undergoing various eye surgeries for treatment of various conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts
- Managed pre-op and post-op care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper post-op eye care management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick, MD
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions in the medical-surgical hospital setting
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD 09.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Customer Service
undefinedWood-working and Home Design
Self-taught to utilize various types of wood to create custom wall decor, wall design features, custom furniture and home renovations
Timeline
Owner/Founder
Handmade Haven Sign Co., LLC
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Caplan Surgery Center
05.2011 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Frederick Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
09.2007 - 05.2009
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