SANDRA BATTLE
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Acute care nurse practitioner with expertise in critical patient management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and customized treatment plans. Recognized for strong patient advocacy and relationship-building with families and healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute care nurse practitioner
Sigma Primary Care
San Antonio, TX
04.2018 - Current
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care, reinforcing adherence to treatment plans for improved health outcomes.
- Discussed care plans with patients, clarifying test results and guiding proper medication use to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits, fostering informed decisions through tailored discussions and informative materials.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2017
Bachelor of Science - BSN
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2013
Associate of Science - RN
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX06-2007
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Critical care management
- Palliative care
- Diabetes management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Plan development
- Healthcare management
- Compliance reporting expert
- Patient education
Certification
- ANCC Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2017-2027
- CPR exp 2027
- Advanced Life Support exp 2027
- ICU trained 10-week program, Baptist Hospital, 2007
Timeline
Acute care nurse practitioner
Sigma Primary Care
04.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - BSN
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - RN
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions