Sandra Kane
San Ramon,California
Summary
Dedicated VA Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care interested in the VA ED Case Management position. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System
2017.10 - Current
- Successfully precepted 4 New Grads to SCI Unit in one year
- Routinely serves as Charge Nurse on multiple shifts, including day, pm, and NOC shifts
- Active UBC member and Unit Co-chair collaborating on multiple quality improvement projects
- Conferred with SCI Skin Team, Wound RNP and doctors to implement and evaluate wound treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
CSU Eastbay
Concord, CA12.2016
Skills
- ACLS certified
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Management
- Health Screening
- Wound Care Specialist
- Data Collection
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded and implemented multiple team-building projects to improve veteran-centered care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplines to acquire a trial of new medication crusher to address PTSD triggers and nurse fatigue and injury.
- Successfully nominated two nurse recipients of Daisy Award in one year.
- Obtained Wound Certification to serve as Unit Skin Champion and collate data to maintain Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Center's accreditation with Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities (CARF).
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse, WCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System
2017.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
CSU Eastbay
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