Sandra Chavez

Provide safe nursing care to GI outpatients and inpatients: assist in the admission process of assessing patients and IV starts in pre-op; discharge of patients after meeting baseline Aldrete score; procedural nurse administering conscious sedation; monitoring vitals signs. Knowledgeable in EGD/ Colonscopies: biopsies, snares, dilation (balloons, Maloney/ Savory). PEG placements/ removal, foreign body removals, control of bleeding; band ligations (RBL and variceal), capsule endoscopy. Assist and circulate in EUS/ ERCP; familiar with anorectal/ esophageal manometry. Act as Relief Charge RN when needed.

• Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Created efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
• Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in healthcare team.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.

Manage and supervise a 25-staff inpatient Cardiothoracic unit of 32 rooms; patient safety and infection control guidelines. Direct the staff schedule to efficiently deliver quality patient care. Provide competency training to staff and new hires. Execute staff performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and job improvement plans. Flexible in all areas as a working charge RN to aid"patient flow".

• Organized regular meetings within the department to discuss process improvements or address any challenges faced by our team members.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
• Assisted in budget development and resource allocation processes for the nursing department, ensuring optimal use of funds available for patient care services.
• Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.

Registered Nurse of 48 rooms in a Telemetry floor.

• Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
• Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas for waste reduction without compromising patient care quality.
• Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
• Created efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in healthcare team.