Sandra Blanchard
Corinth
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor
05.2005 - 09.2025
- Provided direct patient care in home settings across various communities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- teams to develop care plans.Collaborated with Northern Light Health/ Walk In Care-Bangor, ME
- August 2005
- experience includes 14 years in the United States Army medical core/Combat Nursing division,
- family practice x4years
- Then transferring MaineEmmc/ Northern Light Emergency Department with includes the transition and development of the first ‘Walk in Care’facility on union street in Bangor ME
- WIC was established in August 2005
- Worked there until it unfortunately closed on September 12th
- I have worked with patients of all ages, including newborns/pediatrics to elderly, patients with a wide range of medical issues/DX
- skills includeEKG’s, collecting various bloodwork and collecting techniquesVarious injections including compound mixtures such as Rocephin /and Methylprednisolone etcImmunizations/tetanus/rabies vaccine etc.Providing oral medications, PO suspensions, etc.fractures/ortho glass splints making,Such as Volar splints , long and short arm posterior splints , boxer splint , ulna gutter, sugar, tong including modificationsplints due to patient specific trauma,etcMy experience also includes Properly patients with pre-fabrication trauma gear for every part of the human body/ which included proper patient teaching utilizing equipment/devices which included
- crutches, air cast, surgical boot, surgical shoe, wrist, splintsIncluding providing patients with specific directions for each splint ensuring proper fit and use
- albuterol /Duo treatments,oxygen tank if necessary for compromised respiratory patientsProcedure set upsetting up for multiple diffrent various procedures including- sutures/staples/pelvic exams and retriving specimens whileassisting the clinician always making sure the clinician has all necessary suppliesOh, while making sure the environment is sterile and patient is comfortable during each procedure ,SpecimensProperly,(especially if sterile is required)collecting and running UA’s/cultures/providing patients with stool kits, necessary supplies and directions for theirspecimen collection ,Making sure the patient feels comfortable with the process and verifying the patient demostrates full comprehension throughout and post visit
Combat Medical Specialist
US Army Nurse Corps
Boston
09.1993 - 02.2005
- Acquired 14 years of experience in the United States Army medical corps/Combat Nursing division and 4 years of family practice.
- Transitioned to Maine EMCC/Northern Light Emergency Department to develop and establish the first 'Walk in Care' facility on Union Street in Bangor, ME, operational from August 2005 until its closure on September 3rd.
- I have worked with patients of all ages, including newborns/pediatrics to elderly, patients with a wide range of medical issues.
- My skills include EKG's, collecting various bloodwork and collecting techniques.
- Provided injections, ensuring proper techniques and dosages for medications such as Rocephin and Methylprednisolone.
- Administered immunizations, including tetanus and rabies vaccines, to patients for disease prevention.
- Providing oral medications, PO suspensions, etc.
- Fractures/ortho glass splints making, such as Volar splints, long and short arm posterior splints, boxer splint, ulna gutter, sugar, tong including modification splints due to patient specific trauma, etc.
- Provided fittings for patients with pre-fabrication trauma gear such as crutches, air casts, surgical boots, and wrist splints, ensuring they received clear directions for proper fit and use.
- Respiratory Patients includes albuterol /Duo treatments, oxygen tank if necessary for compromised respiratory patients.
- Procedure set up setting up for multiple different various procedures including sutures/staples/pelvic exams and retrieving specimens while assisting the clinician always making sure the clinician has all necessary supplies.
- while making sure the environment is sterile and patient is comfortable during each procedure.
- Specimens properly, (especially if sterile is required) collecting and running UA's/cultures/providing patients with stool kits, necessary supplies and directions for their specimen collection.
- Facilitated patient comfort by verifying understanding of procedures and offering reassurance.
- Contributed positively to team dynamics, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- I also have jumped in and assisted other departments within the system when short staffed. Such as ACC/
- family practice expirence
- Collaborated with departments like diabetes/endocrinology, allergies, and Brewer primary care.
- Reviewed 20 years of exceptional employee evaluations annually.
- Achieved recognition as a recipient of the Daisy award for outstanding service.
- I sincerely believe working together as a team helps provide patients with the ultimate quality care.
- I enjoy taking part and boosting morale for my fellow coworkers, and attempting to always maintain a pleasant work environment for everyone.
- I enjoy providing my co-workers with a birthday cake, decorations and a card signed by everyone on their special day.
- (This includes an ample supply of secret chocolate treat stash for all staff).
- I refer to it as 'Staff med rounds'.
- Even though I was trained by strict no nonsense military nuns/instructors, (Yummy treats make the world a better place).
- I will say, I had the honor of being trained by the best of the best, and I'm exceptionally grateful.
- Their expectations were nothing less than exceptional.
- Walk In Care-Bangor, ME. Established the first 'Walk in Care' facility on Union Street in Bangor ME.
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure combat situations.
- Trained soldiers on first aid and medical response procedures, enhancing readiness and response capabilities.
- Conducted health assessments and monitored vital signs of injured personnel.
- Managed medical supplies and equipment for field operations, ensuring availability and readiness for critical missions.
- Documented medical treatments and patient progress accurately for records management.
- Implemented infection control measures such as sterilizing instruments or disposing of contaminated items properly.
- Performed nursing duties including intravenous fluid administration and vital sign monitoring.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as biohazards or infectious diseases.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or draining abscesses.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Maintained detailed reports documenting all medical treatments provided while deployed in the field.
- Monitored the condition of injured personnel in order to provide timely updates to command staff regarding their status.
- Provided primary health care services including physical examinations and immunizations.
- Responded to mass casualty incidents providing triage services to prioritize the order in which patients would receive care.
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing/urgent and Emergency training
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 09.1996 - 06.1998
Somerville High School
Somerville, MA 09.1990 - 06.1993
Some College (No Degree) - In Collaberation With The US/Army Medical Training
Regis College
Weston, MASkills
- Nursing
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bloodwork collection
- Specimen collection
- Injection administration
- Immunizations
- Oral medications
- Wound care
- Pulmonary care
- Acute treatment
- EKG interpretation
- Orthopedic assessment
- Orthopedic care
- Rehabilitation support
- Patient rehabilitation
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- PN, 06/01/26, ME
Awards
Daisy Award, 09/01/25, The DAISY Award is an international program that recognizes and honors nurses for their extraordinary compassionate and skillful care.
National Defense Medal 1994
Army Service Ribbon 1993
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing/urgent and Emergency training
University of Delaware
09.1996 - 06.1998
Combat Medical Specialist
US Army Nurse Corps
09.1993 - 02.2005
Somerville High School
09.1990 - 06.1993
Some College (No Degree) - In Collaberation With The US/Army Medical Training
Regis College