Sandra Hoffman
Hannibal,NY
Summary
Qualified Nurse with 12 years of experience and success in providing excellent patient care and individualized outcomes. Adept at optimizing patient care and quality goals by streamlining nursing operations and improving resource allocation. Proven leader works closely with coworkers and patients for best-in-class nursing care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of New York.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Chief Nurse-ACUTE CARE
Syracuse VA Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinate with nursing staff for process improvement activities and evidence-based practice ideas
- Assist Nurse Executive with standards of nursing practice and leadership goals of facility
- Streamline processes for consistency throughout all of inpatient nursing
- Manage operations for the use of new patient care units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Supervised scheduling and staffing decisions to ensure adequate coverage on all shifts while minimizing employee burnout rates.
- Promoted a culture of open communication among staff members which resulted in better teamwork across units.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives focusing on enhancing the safety of patients under our care unit''s supervision.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and clinical competence within the team.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency in daily nursing operations, reducing overtime hours required by staff members.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between departments during times of patient transfers or discharges, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Developed and delivered training programs for nursing staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning through participation in relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars related to nursing leadership trends or issues impacting the field at large.
- Contributed to organizational strategic planning by providing insight into nursing care trends and identifying opportunities for growth within the department.
- Conducted ongoing performance evaluations for nursing staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback to enhance overall team effectiveness.
- Led a team of nurses in providing exceptional patient care, resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Implemented innovative strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with physicians and staff to facilitate admissions, evaluating admission criteria and patients' symptoms to determine need for psychiatric consultation and related care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Education Department Nurse Manager
Syracuse VA Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Management of Education staff, encourage staff education, participate in committee work, arrange educational activities throughout the facility, manage simulation coordinator and RQI/REDI coordinator for compliance and BLS instructor
- Assist with policy implementation and tracking
- Coordination of all scholarship activities to include development of new scholarships
- Coordination of standard orientation and competencies for all nursing staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Cayuga Community College
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Classroom instruction for all first level nursing curriculum, organizing of clinical sites, student advisement, clinical instruction, guiding students with patient care, exam prep and administration, curriculum development, planning and implanting activities, college wide committee and meeting attendance
- Nursing lab instructor, supervising students in practicing lab skills
- Synchronist and asynchronous instruction.
- Maintained currency in nursing practice by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Mentored students through research projects, resulting in multiple publications and conference presentations.
- Developed curriculum for new nursing courses, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry best practices.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life clinical scenarios and case studies in lectures.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing department and clinical agencies, securing placements for students'' hands-on learning experiences.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster growth.
- Promoted cultural competence among students through inclusion of diverse perspectives within course content and discussions.
- Facilitated an inclusive classroom environment that respected diversity while fostering a sense of community among learners.
- Provided academic advising to assigned students, supporting their professional development and career planning.
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by preparing documentation, participating in site visits, and addressing recommendations for improvement.
- Improved course evaluations by implementing innovative teaching methods and engaging multimedia resources.
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare organizations through networking events or seminars which provided valuable internship opportunities for students.
Clinical instructor/Nursing Lab Instructor
Cayuga Community College
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Facilitate learning in the nursing skill lab, provide constructive feedback and skill remediation
- Provide on-site clinical instruction to nursing student’s working with patients
- Facilitate learning with clinical activities and assignments that were individual to student’s needs.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Increased student confidence by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions for those struggling with specific concepts or skills.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Ensured adherence to institutional policies regarding academic integrity and professionalism among nursing students during their clinical experiences.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to ensure consistency in teaching methods and curriculum content.
Registered Nurse: ONCOLOGY
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Charge role RN caring for patients with multiple health issues, end of life care, telemetry monitoring, emergency situation management, monitoring of vital signs, daily care, chemotherapy administration, collaborating with families and other member of the health care team, medication administration using all routes, consistent critical thinking while performing multiple skills at once, time management, organization, and prioritization, precepting of new employees and student nurses, team leading
- Complex healthcare management
- Proficient in EPIC documentation
- Remained per-diem on the unit until November 2022.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- 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.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Educational Leadership
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY05.2012
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing Expertise
- Ethical Practice
- Staff Development
- Compliance Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Care Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
- St Joseph’s Hospital
- Multiple hospital star awards for excellent care
- Daisy award nominee
- 2015 St. Joseph’s school of nursing exemplary staff nurse award presented by nursing students
References
Reference available upon request
Timeline
Associate Chief Nurse-ACUTE CARE
Syracuse VA Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Education Department Nurse Manager
Syracuse VA Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2022
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NURSING
Cayuga Community College
08.2018 - 08.2021
Clinical instructor/Nursing Lab Instructor
Cayuga Community College
11.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse: ONCOLOGY
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
06.2012 - 08.2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Educational Leadership
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Wilkes University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cayuga Community College
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