Sandra Blanchard, RN
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville Beach,Florida
Today is the day you worried about yesterday . . . and all is well!
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Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Choice Matters Home Healthcare
Jacksonville , Florida
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions with caseload of 20-40 patients.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients. Accurately completed OASIS documentation at all appropriate time points.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Self/Family
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided continuous in home care for both my husband (brain cancer) and my mother (end stage Alzheimer's) through end of life (March and August of 2022)
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals of treatment, and available resources of each family member and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN Trainer
Roche Diagnostics
Jacksonville , Florida
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Provided expert training on use of CoaguChek INR machine to patients new to device and ensured independence with use of device and adherence to established protocols of anticoagulant therapy. Successfully trained and managed approximately 10-20 patients per month.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Beyond Home Healthcare
Jacksonville , Florida
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions with caseload of 20-30 patients.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Health Care Coordinator
The Windsor Assisted Living & Memory Care
Jacksonville , Florida
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed all aspects of healthcare for 150 patients in ALF/Memory Care Residence with CORE Certification in ALF Administration.
Director of Nursing, Complex Case Management
Infusion Pharmacies & Family Medical Practice
Jacksonville , Florida
01.1996 - 01.2015
- DON for Home Health/Home Infusion Pharmacy with active census greater than 100 patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care and provide high tech infusion therapy to adult and pediatric patients.
- Complex Case Management of Home Health Patients for Visiting Family Physicians Office (In home ventilator, G-Tube, Chest Tube & Infusion patients)
Critical Care RN/Hospital House Supervisor
Baptist Medical Center Beaches/St. Luke's Hospital
Jacksonville , Florida
08.1976 - 01.1996
- Provided all aspects of care to critically ill medical and surgical patients.
- Served as evening and night shift "House Supervisor" for two hospitals in Jacksonville, Florida with census varied from 80-300 patients.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
08.1974 - 06.1976
Skills
Acute & Chronic Disease Case Management
Clinical Assessment & Documentation (OASIS)
EMR / EHR
Home Healthcare
Patient and Family Advocacy
Critical Care Experience
Adult and Pediatric Infusion Therapy
Complex Wound Care Management
Healthcare Management & Supervision
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager - Choice Matters Home Healthcare
11.2022 - 06.2023
Home Health RN Case Manager - Self/Family
01.2020 - 11.2022
Home Health RN Case Manager - Beyond Home Healthcare
09.2017 - 01.2019
Health Care Coordinator - The Windsor Assisted Living & Memory Care
11.2016 - 08.2017
RN Trainer - Roche Diagnostics
01.2016 - 01.2021
Director of Nursing, Complex Case Management - Infusion Pharmacies & Family Medical Practice
01.1996 - 01.2015
Critical Care RN/Hospital House Supervisor - Baptist Medical Center Beaches/St. Luke's Hospital
08.1976 - 01.1996
Florida State College At Jacksonville - Associate of Science, Nursing
08.1974 - 06.1976