Patti A Sandt
Rotonda West,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Currently working as a Nursery RN in a busy Labor and Delivery unit. Duties include attending deliveries both in patient rooms and operating rooms, assessing newborn infants post delivery for proper transition and also working as a postpartum RN caring for mother and baby. Additionally, working with pre and post operative med-surg patients when brought to the unit.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Care Manager II
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Performed as a case manager for medically complex pediatric patients from birth to 21 years old.
- Coordinated all patient/family services and prioritized needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Identified and communicated changes in the patient's condition, informed the physician and obtained new orders as needed.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team conferences and staff meetings.
- Maintained communication with the member's caregiver and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of the services and episode management that meets patient's goals in a cost effective manner.
- Acted as patient advocate protecting privacy and confidential issues.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Admitted and assessed newborns in Level III 20 bed NICU in South Florida.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Handled critical care responsibilities including PICC lines, high-frequency ventilation, umbilical catheters and other complex care practices.
Registered Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked in Postpartum Unit of hospital which entailed post care delivery of mother and baby.
- Also assisted with newborn care and assessed mother for postpartum complications.
- Additionally responsible for for promoting extensive education to new parents including newborn care, family transition, breast feeding, etc.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Port Saint Lucie, FL
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Admitted and assessed newborns in a 10 bed Level II NICU post delivery and collaborated with MDs to develop proper care plans to ensure healthy development.
- Administered various medications and vaccines to ensure healthy development.
- Cross trained to mother baby unit.
- Maintained accurate and HIPAA compliant medical records through a secure electronic data base system.
- Attended high risk deliveries.
- Handled critical care responsibilities including PICC lines, CPAP, umbilical catheters and placement of peripheral IVs.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Virtua Health System
Voorhees, NJ
02.2005 - 10.2019
- Admitted and assessed newborns in a 42 bed Level III NICU post delivery and collaborated with MDs and NPs to develop proper care plans to ensure healthy development.
- Attended high risk deliveries.
- Handled critical care responsibilities including PICC lines, high-frequency ventilation, umbilical catheters and other complex care practices.
- Administered various medications and vaccines to foster proper growth and development.
- Built trusting relationships with parents to facilitate easy exchange of information.
- Maintained accurate and HIPAA compliant medical records through a secure electronic data base system.
- Worked with MDs and NPs to monitor care plans and make changes when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA12.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Blackwood, NJ05.2004
Skills
- Acute Care Experience
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessment
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Adaptable to Changing Environments
- Microsoft Office
- JIVA
- EMR
Licensures
Licensed to practice in nursing in 41 states via the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Care Manager II
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida
04.2021 - 11.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
04.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, NICU
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
11.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, NICU
Virtua Health System
02.2005 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld School of Nursing