Sandra Highfill

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

SSM St Anthony's Hospital

Oklahoma City, OK

01.2013 - 04.2024

Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

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Registered Nurse, Float Pool

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