Nicole Sanders
New Bern,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with nearly 7 years of Cardiac Intermediate Care nursing experience, to include 4 years of Nursing Leadership, as well as 6 years of experience in the acute care setting as a CNA. Possesses a unique combination of knowledge and skills derived from both schooling and background in healthcare. Seeking a position within a progressive medical center or office setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
CarolinaEast Health System
New Bern, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness and professional growth.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Associate Nurse Manager
CarolinaEast Health System
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated patient care initiatives to enhance service delivery and optimize nursing workflows.
- Implemented quality improvement measures, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
- Monitored patient care metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Assisted in budget management by analyzing expenditures related to nursing operations and supplies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices in care delivery.
- Recruited, hired and trained nursing department staff.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage while controlling overtime costs, maintaining optimal nurse-patient ratios.
- Collaborated with hospital administration to develop policies and procedures that promoted patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department by addressing concerns promptly and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
CarolinaEast Health System
New Bern, NC
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, bedside TEE/Cardioversions, Watchman procedures, and cardiac ablations
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Guided and led other RNs in acute care unit and coordinated, delegated tasks and managed up to 8 nurses and ancillary staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Acted as Charge Nurse on 24 bed IMC level unit
Certified Nursing Assistant II
CarolinaEast Health System
New Bern, NC
12.2013 - 06.2019
- Observed patient responses, charted appropriately in Cerner, and apprised RN of changes in patient status
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality support to patients
- Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant II, Medication Aide - undefined
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC2013
Certified Nursing Assistant I -
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC2012
High School Diploma - undefined
New Bern High School
New Bern, NC2010
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Staff education
- Medication administration
- Recruiting and training
- Patient health education
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
CarolinaEast Health System
05.2024 - Current
Associate Nurse Manager
CarolinaEast Health System
10.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
CarolinaEast Health System
06.2019 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant II
CarolinaEast Health System
12.2013 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant II, Medication Aide - undefined
Craven Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
New Bern High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant I -
Craven Community College