Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Timeline
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SANDRA GRAY

Slidell,US

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Eight years of experience with baby friendly, postpartum patients and newborns educating and assisting parents with breast-feeding, techniques and care plans. Three years of experience in medical surgical and telemetry patient care. Home health experience as well. Active licenses held in California and compact states in good standing.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ochsner
Slidell, LA
10.2024 - Current

Oversaw onboarding processes for new employees in a part-time health nurse role. Administered vaccinations and ensured accurate updates to vaccine records. Managed drug screening and testing procedures to uphold health standards.

Mother Baby Postpartum

Kaiser Permenente
San Francisco, CA
07.2019 - 11.2023
  • Deliver compassionate postpartum care, enhancing maternal-infant bonding in a dynamic hospital setting.
  • Collaborate with team to meet deadlines, ensuring exceptional patient care.
  • Apply critical thinking to solve problems, making informed decisions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintain detailed patient records and adhere to safety protocols, upholding high care standards.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and responsibility, fostering a supportive team environment.

Mother Baby Travel RN

American Mobile Nursing
San Francisco
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring effective care adjustments.
  • Documented patient factors to modify treatment plans, enhancing patient recovery.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on care instructions and medication side effects.
  • Complied with HIPAA laws to protect patient data and prevent information breaches.

Mother-Baby Registered Nurse

Touro
New Orleans, LA
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Educated family members on patient care, enhancing caregiver confidence and patient outcomes.
  • Implemented tailored care plans post-assessment, ensuring adherence to physician regimens.
  • Documented treatments, medications, and discharge instructions, ensuring accurate patient records.
  • Led patient education initiatives, improving post-discharge outcomes for mother-baby units.
  • Mentored new nurses in mother-baby care protocols, fostering a collaborative learning environment and enhancing team performance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Registered Nurse

Touro Infirmary
New Orleans, LA
01.2013 - 08.2016
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Implemented new patient education strategies, improving post-discharge care adherence. Contributed to the development of streamlined nursing protocols.
  • Consistently met or exceeded patient satisfaction targets. Reduced medication errors through rigorous double-checking procedures and clear communication.
  • Fostered strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds to enhance patient care coordination.

Education

Certified Lactation Educator - Lactation Consultant

Evergreen Perinatal Education
03.2024

Associate Degree - Nursing

Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA
05.2013

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Quality Assurance
  • Task Prioritization
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Healthcare Collaboration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family education
  • Licensed RN
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Performing ekgs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • ADL assistance
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Data collection
  • Emergency procedures
  • Physical assessments
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Chart updating
  • Procedure preparations

Accomplishments

  • Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Certification

BLS AHA (261268611407) expiration 01/2028

ACLS Currently expired will renew upon hiring

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ochsner
10.2024 - Current

Mother Baby Postpartum

Kaiser Permenente
07.2019 - 11.2023

Mother Baby Travel RN

American Mobile Nursing
08.2018 - 07.2019

Mother-Baby Registered Nurse

Touro
08.2016 - 07.2018

Registered Nurse

Touro Infirmary
01.2013 - 08.2016

Associate Degree - Nursing

Charity School of Nursing

Certified Lactation Educator - Lactation Consultant

Evergreen Perinatal Education
SANDRA GRAY