Kwanyah Sandifer
Grand Rapids,MI
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
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Unit Manager
Optalish Health & Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing day to day patient care
- Ensure unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as company policies and procedures
- Assist in developing, implementing and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed
- Supervise, counsel and provide discipline when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality care possible
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care
- Complete admission and discharge assessments
- Oversee and audit changes made to care plans
- Deliver hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed
- Audit and complete charting, evaluations, medical forms, and other administrative tasks
- Identify procedural problems and work with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues
RN Travel Nurse
ClipBoard Health
04.2022 - Current
- Direct and supervise LPN's and CNA's
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Wound treatment
- Administer medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Phone Triage Nurse (temporary)
Trinity Health
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Gather comprehensive information from patients
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Assess the severity of a patient's condition and decide on the appropriate course of action following established protocols
- Consult with physicians when necessary to discuss complex cases or seek further guidance
RN Case Manager/Maternal Infant Health Program/Hepatitis C
Kent County Health Department
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided surveillance and case management services to Kent County residents diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Assisted clients in identifying barriers to receiving Hepatitis C treatment and provided support to patients in resolving issues around social support, nutrition, housing, insurance and substance use.
- Provided home-based nursing care coordination, education, care plan implementation, and management of Maternal Infant Health Program services to prenatal and postnatal women and infants up to one year.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary planning with social workers, dietitians, medical providers, and community health workers for meeting patient needs and health service objectives.
- Provided teaching and support on family planning, pregnancy, chronic disease, infant health and development and other medical issues as needed.
- Completed risk screening assessment on new patients, progress notes on all visits, and discharge summaries upon completion of services.
- Provided appropriate referrals to address the needs of the prenatal and/or infant patient.
- Participated in quality assurance, including chart audits, caseload.
- Documentation of clinical information into a computerized clinical documentation system.
- Case investigation and/or contact tracing to support mitigation and prevention of the continued spread of COVID-19.
LPN Home Health
Great Lakes Home Healthcare
06.2007 - 01.2021
- Provides Private Duty nursing care, implementing the physician-ordered Home Health Certification and plan of care in the client's home.
- Assesses client condition and needs on an ongoing basis throughout scheduled shifts and responds as needed to ensure client safety and promote health and wellbeing.
Nurse Shift Supervisor
Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw the medical treatment and mental health status of individuals receiving transitional and long-term residential services
- Provided supervision and direction to LPN's Rehab Techs
- Acted as liaison with psychiatrist, program staff, and external medical providers.
- Provided postoperative care.
LPN /Women Infant & Children Nutrition Program
Kent County Health Department
05.2009 - 05.2015
- Conducted a comprehensive initial screening process to determine clients eligibility for program services.
- Provided nursing services to families in a clinical setting.
Charge Nurse LPN
Brookcrest Rehab & Life Center
06.2007 - 04.2009
- Implemented and evaluated comprehensive plans of care.
- Clinical supervision of Certified Nurse Assistants.
- Enteral tube feedings
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Respiratory therapy
- Ostomy care
- Administration of medicine
- 40 Hours Weekly
Charge Nurse LPN
Oakwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Implemented and evaluated comprehensive plans of care.
- Clinical supervision of Certified Nurse Assistants.
- Enteral tube feedings
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Respiratory therapy
- Ostomy care
- Administration of medicine
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI01.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Case Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI01.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
Arlington, TX01.2003
Skills
- Compassionate
- Professionalism
- Patient Assessments
- Effective Communicator
- Cultural Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Time Management
- Clinical judgment
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Michigan Georgia New York
- BLS Certification
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Optalish Health & Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
Phone Triage Nurse (temporary)
Trinity Health
10.2024 - 01.2025
RN Travel Nurse
ClipBoard Health
04.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager/Maternal Infant Health Program/Hepatitis C
Kent County Health Department
11.2020 - 03.2022
Nurse Shift Supervisor
Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 03.2020
LPN /Women Infant & Children Nutrition Program
Kent County Health Department
05.2009 - 05.2015
LPN Home Health
Great Lakes Home Healthcare
06.2007 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse LPN
Brookcrest Rehab & Life Center
06.2007 - 04.2009
Charge Nurse LPN
Oakwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Medical Case Management
Davenport University
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
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