Montana Sanford, Registered Nurse
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse II with three years of acute care experience across multiple states and specialties. Inspired by overcoming my own childhood illness, dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Recognized for a strong commitment to the nursing profession, a friendly team player with exceptional communication skills. Often working overnight weekends and holiday shifts, I provide open availability to all shifts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Oncology Progressive Care Unit
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2024 - 11.2025
- 37-bed unit specializing in oncology, palliative care, end of life & medical surgical advanced illness management
- Obtained certification in Emergency Standing Orders, enabling rapid and effective interventions during emergencies
- Established specialty in end of life treatment including comfort care/ hospice utilizing Q15 pain assessments, code status modification & family education
Transitional Rehab Hospital
Tidelands Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw the care of 10 acute rehab patients, demonstrating strong leadership
- Performed detailed patient assessments to determine care requirements
- Reduced patient rehabilitation stay duration through effective care management
Pediatric Medical Surgical/ ICU
Grand Strand Medical Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered care to high-acuity patients with high-flow oxygen therapy and assisted in ventilation while utilizing critical thinking to assess needs
- Facilitated daily patient report rounds with attending physicians and residents, enhancing communication and care coordination within the team
- Elevated family satisfaction through compassionate communication and comprehensive care education
Telemetry/ Medical Surgical
Paradise Valley Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Thrived in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, delivering timely and effective care to diverse 4 patient patient assignment
- Monitored cardiac activity using advanced telemetry
- Contributed to team-based patient care including phlebotomy, lab, CT, MRI, Xray, pharmacy
Charge Nurse
Poway Healthcare Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Led a team managing a 97-bed facility, improving patient care efficiency
- Coordinated LPN and CNA staff for optimal patient assessment accuracy
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring top-tier facility standards
Lead Float Pool Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Helicopter pad-certified for emergency scenarios, phlebotomy trained, EKG certified
- Wide range of experience with all age population including psychiatry, cardiology, oncology, infectious disease, Peds ED, rehabilitation and more
- Efficient obtaining vital signs, ambulation assistance, charting, infectious disease management, fall prevention etc.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Maria Private College of Albany
Albany, NYAssociate of Science -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York, NYSkills
- Medical surgical/ telemetry
- CA, NY & SC licensure & practice
- Pediatrics Medical Surgical/ ICU
- Quarterly skills training, education & certification
- Medical Oncology PCU
- Proficient in multiple charting platforms
- 4 years experience as patient care tech
Certification
- California RN license
- New York RN license
- SC RN license
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Emergency Standing Orders certified
- Telemetry certified
- EKG certified
Timeline
Medical Oncology Progressive Care Unit
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2024 - 11.2025
Transitional Rehab Hospital
Tidelands Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Pediatric Medical Surgical/ ICU
Grand Strand Medical Center
06.2023 - 04.2024
Telemetry/ Medical Surgical
Paradise Valley Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
Charge Nurse
Poway Healthcare Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Float Pool Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2022
ADN - Nursing
Maria Private College of Albany
Associate of Science -
Hudson Valley Community College