Sandi D. Caban
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
Clinical healthcare professional with strong background in coordinating patient care and managing clinical operations. Skilled in team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication among staff, and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Proven expertise in workflow optimization, patient scheduling, and compliance with medical regulations. Known for fostering supportive environment and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Detroit Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
- Along with staff nurse responsibilities: Daily chart audits, educating and in servicing other floor nurses on clinical and hospital updates, making rounds on inpatients and documenting their concerns, complaints and/or compliments, working side by side with the nursing director so that our unit nurses and auxiliary staff will have all of the education and experience to provide the best care to out patients
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities for staff members to stay current on industry advancements and best practices.
Staff Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
01.2005 - Current
- Some of my current responsibilities consist of the following, Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans
- In order to provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families
- Also include in my daily duties were precepting as well as charge nurse
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Staff Nurse (pool)
Detroit Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2005
- As a pool nurse I was responsible for the for the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments
Education
Bachelors of science - nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan12.2015
Associates Degree - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
05.1995
Skills
- Ability to deliver large amounts of information to both small and large groups with a clear understanding
- Assigned to charge nurse of my unit regularly, taking pride in work ethics and encouraging and motivating those around me
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical leadership
- Staff development
- Patient health education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Languages
Maltese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Detroit Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
01.2005 - Current
Staff Nurse (pool)
Detroit Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2005
Associates Degree - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Bachelors of science - nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
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