Sandra Escobar
Canton,OH
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with inpatient rehabilitation experience providing comprehensive care to medically complex adult and geriatric patients. Skilled in medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, neurological and post-operative assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to manage multiple patients in fast-paced environments while promoting patient safety, recovery, and functional independence. Seeking a Medical-Surgical, Acute Rehabilitation, Orthopedic/Neuro, or related inpatient RN role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital – Edwin Shaw (Select Medical)
04.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery, and complex medical conditions.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments, neurological checks, pain assessments, and functional mobility evaluations; promptly identify and report changes in patient condition.
- Safely administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and IV medications in accordance with the five rights of medication administration.
- Manage IV therapy, including peripheral IV insertion, maintenance, and infusion monitoring.
- Deliver post-operative and rehabilitative care, including pain management, wound care, and skin integrity preservation.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence and adherence to mobility precautions.
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and case managers to support interdisciplinary care planning and discharge readiness.
- Implement fall prevention strategies, infection control measures, and patient safety protocols in a high-acuity inpatient setting.
- Educate patients and families on medications, disease processes, mobility safety, and home care needs.
- Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient progress in EPIC EHR.
- Respond effectively to emergency situations, including rapid response activation and BLS interventions.
- Collected blood specimens via venipuncture and assisted with laboratory testing in accordance with facility protocols
Student Nurse
Trumbull Regional Medical Center – Warren, OH
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided direct patient care in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department, Operating Room, and Cardiac Cath Lab under RN supervision.
- Assisted with medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and patient education.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and documented findings in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care.
Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai – Greenlawn, NY
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted preliminary examinations, health screenings, and patient charting.
- Assisted with medication administration and prior authorizations.
- Provided patient education, explained procedures, and obtained informed consent.
- Coordinated with pharmacies for prescription refills and new medications.
Medical Assistant
Community Health Care – Louisville, OH
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted providers with patient examinations, vital signs, injections, EKGs, and basic laboratory testing.
- Managed patient records, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification.
- Educated patients on medication regimens and health management strategies.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Ross College
North Canton, OH02.2025
Medical Assistant Certification - undefined
Ross College
Canton, OH04.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Westbury High School
Westbury, NY01.2017
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Medication Administration & Dosage Calculation
- IV Therapy & Phlebotomy
- Wound Care & Infection Control
- Catheterization & Tube Management
- Emergency Response & CPR
- Post-Operative & Pain Management
- EKG Interpretation & Vital Signs
- Electronic Health Records (EPIC, Meditech)
- Accurate Documentation & Charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Ohio Compact License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Feb 2025
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – BlueCloud, Dec 2024
Languages
Fluent in English & Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital – Edwin Shaw (Select Medical)
04.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Trumbull Regional Medical Center – Warren, OH
12.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai – Greenlawn, NY
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Community Health Care – Louisville, OH
08.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant Certification - undefined
Ross College
High School Diploma - undefined
Westbury High School
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Ross College