Michael Sandoval
Castroville,TX
Summary
Professional nursing student with 3 years of patient care experience seeking a full-time new grad RN position that will allow me to utilize my education and experience to provide compassionate and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Proficient at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLA (phlebotomist)
MissionTrail Baptist Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Nursing Student
BSHP
09.2022 - Current
- Proficient in Cerner
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with, bathing, and other ADL's
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff
Education
A.A.S Registered Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX01.2024
Phlebotomy Certification -
PIMA Medical Institute
San Antonio, TX09.2021
Associate of Science -
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX12.2021
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- IV Start and Discontinuation
- Medication Administration
- Injections (IM, SQ)
- Accuchecks
- Multitasking
- Wound Care
- Foley Insertion/Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Patient Care and Safety
- Computer Literacy
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Drug Administration
- Bed Transfers
- Calm Under Stress
Certification
ANTICIPATED NCLEX DATE JANUARY 2024
BLS AHA- RENEWAL AUG 2024
Timeline
Nursing Student
BSHP
09.2022 - Current
CLA (phlebotomist)
MissionTrail Baptist Hospital
10.2020 - Current
A.A.S Registered Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
Phlebotomy Certification -
PIMA Medical Institute
Associate of Science -
Northwest Vista College
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