Sandra Jeannis
Lehigh Acres ,FL
Summary
Well-educated Telemetry Nurse gifted in monitoring patient vital signs and managing pain. Valuable asset to healthcare organizations and known patient advocate. Promoting dynamic listening, patient charting and physician interaction skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Gulf Coast Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided high-quality care to critically ill patients by administering medications and performing diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to implement treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Ensured safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing care.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
PCU/Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Los Alamitos Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
ICU Travel Nurse
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
RN, ICU
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
ICU Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
ICU Nurse/Covid19
Laredo Mecical Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID patients.
- Titrating drips in critical ill patients.
- Manage patients on ventilator and other oxygen devices.
ICU Nurse/ Covid19
Mission Trails Baptist Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Caring for patients diagnose with COVID19.
PCU/Cardiac
Lee Health
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptoms reoccurred
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and deescalate situations
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Register Respiratory Therapist
Lee Health System
09.2012 - 04.2019
- Responded to Code Red pages and followed through on disposition of patients
- Intubated patient if needed
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Assessed need for appropriate oxygen device
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety
- Performed ABG test and communicated results
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments
- Managed patient on ventilator in ICU unit
- Stabilized trauma patient in ED before transferred
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothorax
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Technical College at Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL2018
Associate of Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL2012
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lehigh Senior High School
Lehigh Acres, FL2006
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Intravenous therapy
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Prenatal nutrition
- Patient Assessments
- Chest pain management
- Foley catheters
- Ventilator management
- Patient Education
- Family Education
Certification
- Certified BLS, ACLS,
- BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Gulf Coast Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
01.2023 - Current
PCU/Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Los Alamitos Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN, ICU
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
07.2021 - 12.2021
ICU Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
01.2021 - 06.2021
ICU Nurse/Covid19
Laredo Mecical Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
ICU Nurse/ Covid19
Mission Trails Baptist Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
PCU/Cardiac
Lee Health
04.2019 - 06.2020
Register Respiratory Therapist
Lee Health System
09.2012 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Technical College at Fort Myers
Associate of Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Florida SouthWestern State College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lehigh Senior High School
- Certified BLS, ACLS,
- BSN
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