Sandra Condra
Columbus,IN
Summary
Healthcare professional with significant experience in critical care environments. Adept at managing complex patient cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare settings. Skills include patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support.
Professional healthcare provider with strong background in critical care. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced life support. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Flexible and dependable, ready to adapt to evolving clinical needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Franciscan Hospital
06.2015 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Miller's Merry Manor
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Nursing
Indiana University Purdue University Columbus
Columbus, IN05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration and phlebotomy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care and assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency response
- High level of autonomy
- Hospice and palliative care
Daisy award winner with multiple daisy nominations
October 2022 I won the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses when I was nominated by the unit clinical expert when a patient told me he wanted watermelon because it sounded good and he could not eat most of the food they sent him due to it not tasting good. When I clocked out of work I went to the nearest grocery store and bought him some watermelon and immediately took it to him. He was so happy and ate the majority of it.
I have approximately 6 Daisy nominations by patients I have cared for. The last one was in January 2025.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Franciscan Hospital
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Miller's Merry Manor
09.2011 - 06.2015
Nursing
Indiana University Purdue University Columbus
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