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Sandra Chapman

Carlisle,PA

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at UPMC, excelling in patient assessment and compassionate care. Proven ability to educate families and implement care plans effectively. Skilled in medication administration and clinical documentation, fostering strong relationships with patients and colleagues. Committed to upholding healthcare ethics and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Advice Line

UPMC
06.2016 - 08.2019

Advised patients on self care, or where to get appropriate care, per protocols.

Scheduled appointments

Sent in prescriptions

Did computer charting

RN Staff Nurse

UPMC
06.1979 - 06.2016

Provided physical and emotional care for new mothers and their babies. Instructed mothers in care of themselves and their babies.

Did assessments and found problems. Intervened as appropriate.

Dispensed medications

Did computer charting

Clinical Instructor

HACC
08.2007 - 06.2011

Supervised nursing students in the clinical setting.

Instructed students in assessment and care of new mothers and babies.

Evaluated students' performance, assessments, and charting

Supervised administration of medications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
06-1979

High School Diploma -

Boiling Springs High School
Boiling Springs
06-1975

Skills

I have been retired for 7 years and no longer have a nursing license, but many of the skills I had can carry over to a multitude of other jobs

Medication administration

Medication and IV administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Infection control

Clinical judgment

Patient management

Compassionate care

Family education

Healthcare ethics

Wound management

Surgical care

Care plan implementation

Nursing staff leadership

Maternal-newborn care

Blood transfusion administration

Nursing assessments

Medication reconciliation

Outpatient care

Student training

HIPAA protocol adherence

IV therapy management

Patient assessment and care

Compassion and empathy

Taking vitals

Relationship building

Patient education and counseling

Timeline

Nurse Advice Line

UPMC
06.2016 - 08.2019

Clinical Instructor

HACC
08.2007 - 06.2011

RN Staff Nurse

UPMC
06.1979 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Boiling Springs High School
Sandra Chapman