Sandra Fraser, RN
Hartsdale,NY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Montefiore Medical Center for 25 years, currently employed at the surgical ICU at Moses division. Provides quality patient care through a patient-centered approach and accurate clinical documentation. Adept at managing complex cases, including post-operative care for transplant patients and medical-surgical and cardiopulmonary complications. Now seeking to further advance my career, promote strong teamwork, and be involved in unit decision-making with a goal of achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center SICU
The Bronx, NY
11.2018 - Current
- Care of kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant patients directly post-operatively
- Care of patients requiring pre and post-surgical interventions
- Care of patients post-operative head and neck micro-vascular reconstruction surgery
- Administered life-saving treatments including medication titrations, mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and continuous renal replacement therapy
- Assisted in emergency procedures including intubations, central line insertions, and bed-side surgical procedures such as tracheostomy placement.
- Mentor/preceptor for new ICU nurses by educating on ICU protocols and procedures
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, NY
02.2008 - 11.2018
- Care and management of patients diagnosed with various cardiac conditions and arrhythmias, pre and post procedure care of cardiac catheterization, cardiac ablation, TEE, Cardioversion, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Vented patients and stroke patients
- Actively involved in 8 North’s initiative to educate CHF patients to decrease readmissions and improve quality of life
- Served as preceptor for new RN/ RN students and Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, NY
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Per diem Staff Registered nurse position on various units throughout the Moses and Weiler divisions
- These units included Cardiac Stepdown, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Medical/Surgical and Pulmonary Care
- Worked as Clinical Information System Support Staff assisting with the training and implementation of computerized charting into the clinical setting
- Served as preceptor for registered nurse
Registered Nurse
Sound Shore Medical Center
New Rochelle, NY
09.1998 - 03.2000
- Responsibilities include analysis of cardiac rhythms, performing EKGs, initiating and maintaining intravenous access, care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor for new employees
Psychiatric Technician
Saint Vincent’s Hospital
Harrison, NY
10.1994 - 09.1998
- Performed direct patient care and assisted in group counseling of patients diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses, one on one monitoring of patients with suicidal ideation, and computerized documentation
- Designed and implemented computerized documentation sheets utilizing Microsoft excel
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY06-1998
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Biology
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY06-1994
Skills
- Team leadership
- Clinical documentation
- Staff mentoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Central line care and management
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
New York, 502972-1
References
Available upon request.
Professional Development
- Basic Life Support, 11/2024
- ACLS, 11/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center SICU
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
02.2008 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Sound Shore Medical Center
09.1998 - 03.2000
Psychiatric Technician
Saint Vincent’s Hospital
10.1994 - 09.1998
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology and Biology
University of Rochester
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