Michael Sandoval
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in telemetry, delivering high-quality care in dynamic hospital environments. Focused on educating patients and families about neurological conditions while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN (Telemetry)
Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored cardiac telemetry in real-time to identify dysrhythmias.
- Respond to neurological and cardiac emergencies, including seizures, rapid responses, and codes
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients needing frequent neuro checks and close monitoring, ensuring timely interventions.
- Performed comprehensive neurological and cardiovascular assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale.
- Administer medications safely, including IV infusions, antiepileptics, antihypertensives per protocol
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including neurology, cardiology, rehabilitation, and case management
- Educated patients and families on neurological conditions, medications, and safety measures to enhance understanding and promote effective discharge planning.
- Ensure patient safety, including fall prevention, seizure precautions, and skin integrity
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives and facilitated unit-based education, fostering a culture of continuous learning and patient safety.
Phlebotomist
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Collected blood samples using various techniques, ensuring quality and safety standards were met throughout the process.
- Centrifuged blood samples according to clinical protocols.
- Assembled work trays with tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices, streamlining preparation for efficient sample collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and ensured adherence to protocols for specimen handling and storage, facilitating accurate transport.
Education
A.A.S - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX01-2024
Associate of Science -
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX12-2021
Phlebotomy certification -
Pima Medical Institute
San Antonio, TX08-2020
Skills
- Telemetry interpretation
- medication administration
- Monitor vital signs
- neurological assessment
- pain management
- Wound care management
- clinical documentation
- patient safety protocols
- Telehealth monitoring
- quality improvement
- patient education
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Empathetic care
- time management
- ACLS certification
- ACLS certification
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), AHA
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Telemetry/EKG Certification
Timeline
RN (Telemetry)
Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2024
A.A.S - Registered Nursing
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
Associate of Science -
Northwest Vista College
Phlebotomy certification -
Pima Medical Institute