Sandra Dellosa MSN, RN
Doylestown,PA
Summary
I am a nursing professional with over 30 years of experience. I have excellent communicating skills including a leadership role. I have demonstrated clinical expertize, problem solving and prioritization. I am also proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality driven and efficient with excellent critical thinking skills. I continue to have a passion to learn and increase my ability to obtain knowledge. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the role of a health care professional at your company.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular OR Nurse
Doylestown Health
Doylestown, PA
09.2020 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- circulated and monitored surgery procedures and on call
Lead Charge Nurse
Doylestown Health
Doylestown, PA
06.2007 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Recovery Room/PACU Registered Nurse
Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
Doylestown, PA
06.2007 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Doylestown Health
Doylestown, PA
06.2007 - Current
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Installed bare metal, drug-eluting and bioabsorbable stents throughout vascular system.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- preceptor and lead nurse
- on call
Registered Nurse
Cardiovascular, Doylestown Hospital
Doylestown, PA
06.2007 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Infinity HomeCare
, PA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- provided education and training to patients
Home Health Visiting Registered Nurse
Doylestown Health
Doylestown, PA
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
ICU Nurse
ICU Nurse, Holy Redeemer Hospital
Meadowbrook, PA
07.2005 - 09.2008
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Charge Nurse
Rydal Park Medical Center
Jenkintown, PA
06.2001 - 06.2006
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Agency Registered Nurse
Maxium Healthcare
Bala Cynwyd, PA
01.1999 - 11.2001
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- 13 week assignments to different hospitals in PA
Education
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
04.2020
GPA: 3.89
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
09.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.2001
LPN - Nursing
04.1992
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
Certification
RN582514 PA 2024
ACLS 2023
BLS 2023
STROKE 2023
Neuromodulators and derma fillers 2022
Timeline
Infusion Registered Nurse - Infinity HomeCare
01.2022 - 01.2023
Vascular OR Nurse - Doylestown Health
09.2020 - Current
Home Health Visiting Registered Nurse - Doylestown Health
05.2010 - 09.2011
Lead Charge Nurse - Doylestown Health
06.2007 - Current
Recovery Room/PACU Registered Nurse - Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Doylestown Health
06.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular, Doylestown Hospital
06.2007 - Current
ICU Nurse - ICU Nurse, Holy Redeemer Hospital
07.2005 - 09.2008
Charge Nurse - Rydal Park Medical Center
06.2001 - 06.2006
Agency Registered Nurse - Maxium Healthcare
01.1999 - 11.2001
Lasalle University, - Master of Science, Adult Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia - Associate of Science, Nursing
Bucks County Technical School - LPN, Nursing
RN582514 PA 2024
ACLS 2023
BLS 2023
STROKE 2023
Neuromodulators and derma fillers 2022
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