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Patricia Sanchez

Stony Brook,NY

Summary

Experienced Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 27 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Stony Brook Medical Center
07.1996 - Current
  • Lead Nurse Practitioner July 2016 through December 2023
  • As Lead NP of 24 Nurse Practitioners, was responsible for scheduling, orientation and evaluation processes. Implemented efficient scheduling systems, especially during the Pandemic, ensuring optimal staffing levels and smooth workflow within the Team.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to enhance interdisciplinary communication, ultimately improving patient care.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Adult Cardiac Health Practitioner

Heart Associates Of Long Island
01.2013 - 10.2013
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.

Teaching and Research Nurse II

Stony Brook University Medical Center
10.1990 - 07.1996
  • Cardiac catheterization RN for adult and pediatric population, including on call responsibilities for emergency procedures.
  • Provided patient care during electrophysiology procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Critical care RN for post operative patients in the Cardiothoracic care unit.

Critical Care Nurse

Long Island College Hospital
08.1985 - 10.1990
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.

Education

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

SUNY State University of Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
05.1985

Skills

  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Preventive Care
  • Acute and Chronic Health Issues
  • Cardiac Care
  • BLS Instructor
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Diagnosing Illnesses
  • Inpatient Care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York, License number F301530-1 1996 to present
  • Registered Nurse in the State of New York, License number 38118-1 1985 to present
  • ANCC Board Certified in Adult NP 0269299 1996 through November 2026
  • BCLS provider and instructor
  • ACLS provider

Additional Information

Publication

Montes, Patricia Managing Outpatient Cardiac Catheterization. American Journal of Nursing/August 1997/Vol.97, No.8/34-37

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Adult Cardiac Health Practitioner

Heart Associates Of Long Island
01.2013 - 10.2013

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Stony Brook Medical Center
07.1996 - Current

Teaching and Research Nurse II

Stony Brook University Medical Center
10.1990 - 07.1996

Critical Care Nurse

Long Island College Hospital
08.1985 - 10.1990

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

SUNY State University of Stony Brook

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

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