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Sadie Chartrand

Nurse
Tucson,Arizona

Summary

Caring nurse with two years of experience in the Veterans Affairs healthcare organization working with patients that are Veterans of the United States military. Adept at applying detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in holistic nursing care including physical, mental, social and educational aspects of nursing care for veteran patients and families.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
04.2020 - Current
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Cared for United States Military Veterans and their unique needs.
  • Used holistic nursing practice to care for patients in all aspects including physical, mental, social needs.
  • Managed entire unit of 25 patients as Charge Nurse often
  • Participated in interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, social workers, EMS, and other professionals to ensure best patient care.
  • Used exemplary time management skills on high acuity clinical setting.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, med/surg procedures and medication.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Clinical Experience

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Step Down Intensive Care Unit Preceptorship (168 HOURS) SAVAHCS; Tucson, AZ; Preceptor: Carri Baker, RN; Fall 2019
  • Public/Community Health (112 HOURS) Census Tract 31.02; Tucson, AZ; Fall 2019
    Women/Children’s Nursing (135 HOURS)
  • Tucson Medical Center/Banner University Medical Center;Tucson, AZ; Spring 2019
    Palliative Care Nursing (91 HOURS)
  • Various Community Locations; Yuma, AZ; Fall 2018
    Mental Health Nursing (108 HOURS)
  • Various Community Locations; Yuma, AZ; Spring 2018
    Critical Care Nursing (150 HOURS)
  • Yuma Regional Medical Center; Yuma, AZ; Spring 2018
  • Medical Surgical Nursing/Stroke Unit (180 HOURS) Yuma Regional Medical Center; Yuma, AZ; Fall 2017
  • Rehabilitation Nursing (135 HOURS)
    Yuma Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Facility; Yuma, AZ; Spring 2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.2019

Skills

  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Time Management
  • Charge Nurse Management
  • Time Management
  • High Level Computer Skills
  • Educating
  • Teaching
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Written Communication Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills

Certification

  • BLS (renewed quarterly)
  • ACLS (renewed quarterly)
  • Continued Education and Training in Several areas of nursing and professionalism. Examples on request.

Timeline

Nurse

Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
04.2020 - Current

Clinical Experience

Northern Arizona University
01.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Northern Arizona University
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