Mihaela Sanderson
Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City,USA
17
years of professional experience
Dynamic multilingual healthcare professional and recent Master of Healthcare Administration graduate, equipped with hands-on clinical experience and a strong foundation in healthcare management. Eager to leverage a unique blend of clinical insight and administrative expertise to transition into a non-clinical role in healthcare administration, operations, or care coordination. Proven ability in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and optimize organizational performance. Proficient in EMR systems, HIPAA compliance, patient advocacy, and effective stakeholder communication.
Work History
Patient Care Technician
5 Years- Delivered direct patient care in PACU, ICU, and telemetry units.
- Obtained and reported vital signs to nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely response to patient needs.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes, informing nursing staff promptly.
- Checked and repositioned patients regularly, reducing risk of pressure ulcers and enhancing patient comfort.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment during challenging situations.
- Transported patients for tests, treatments, and therapies efficiently.
- Restocked medical supplies daily to ensure unit readiness.
- Measured and recorded intake and output accurately.
- Performed blood sugar tests, and venipuncture procedures.
Patient Care Technician
5 Years- Provided direct patient care by providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring comfort and safety in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, adhering to infection control standards.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Nursing Assistant
3 Years 8 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Answered call lights, monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing compliance and patient safety standards.
- Checked patient vitals and documented care actions such as temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar levels in medical software system.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Research Assistant
8 Months- Facilitated academic research initiatives for director of graduate studies in Italian department, supporting program goals.
- Independently translated and organized various documents from Italian into English, ensuring accessibility for research purposes.
- Contributed to curriculum development by creating structured course materials for 'Walking in Modern and Postmodern Italian City' course offered at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Catering Attendant/ Interim Office Manager
2 Years 9 Months- Coordinated conference dining for large and small groups, enhancing guest experience while complying with health and safety regulations.
- Managed office operations, overseeing business hours, cash inventory, and accounts payable to ensure smooth workflow.
- Handled accounts receivable, cash withdrawals, and bank deposits efficiently.
- Streamlined vending machine operations, facilitating timely cash withdrawals and deposits.
Education
Non Degree - Nursing
- Clinical coursework: Medical Surgical, Childbearing Family, Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Postpartum unit, OR.
- Core coursework: Anatomy and Physiology (I and II), Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Organic biochemistry, Nutrition and Health, Cultural Dimensions of Humans and their Environment, Trends in Healthcare Delivery, Human Interactive Processes, Life Span, Pharmacotherapeutic, Nursing Care Provider I; Health Assessment.
MA - Healthcare Administration
- Incorporates integration and application of health care theories and concepts across the domains of organized health care.
- Golden Key Honor Society Member 2026.
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate.
- 4.0 GPA.
BA of Arts - Italian (Psychology minor)
- Coursework with emphasis on History, Culture, Language and Literature.
- Winner for the Best Aresty Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster, Humanities section 5/6/2015.
- Best 400-level Essay Award 2013-2014.
- Best Critical Essay Award 2012-2013.
- Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society 2013.
- Published in the collection of short stories entitled Racconti Taormineschi, Taormina, Italy 2013.
- Dean's List 2012-2015.
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- Distinguished Chapter Member Award, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2010
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities 2010 Recognition
- Excellence Award 2011
Skills
Medical terminology knowledge
HIPAA compliance
Infection control protocols
Electronic medical record
Basic life support
NHA certification
Microsoft Office proficiency
Email communication tools
Team collaboration
Excellent communication
Cultural awareness
LANGUAGES
Italian, Fully Proficient
Full Professional
Romanian, Native
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
University Hospital
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Technician
Jersey City Medical Center
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
Nursing Assistant
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 05.2021Read More
Research Assistant
Rutgers University
09.2014 - 05.2015Read More
Catering Attendant/ Interim Office Manager
AVI Foodsystems
01.2009 - 10.2011Read More
Rutgers University
Non Degree from Nursing
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University of Arizona Global Campus
MA from Healthcare Administration
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Rutgers University
BA of Arts from Italian (Psychology minor)
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Hudson County Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
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