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Sandra lewandoski

Lakeville,MN

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Summit Orthopedics and St Josephs Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Skilled in elevating patient care through critical thinking and effective team leadership. Notably advanced from Health Unit Coordinator to Lead Preceptor, showcasing exceptional mentorship and direct patient care capabilities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Summit Orthopedics
Eagan, MN
09.2013 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care working in SAU/PACU

Registered Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
06.2002 - 09.2013

Started as a Health unit coordinator then LPN then RN and continued on to become lead preceptor and charge nurse on a 32 bed Ortho/neuro medical surgical unit .

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
09-2006

Associate of Science - LPN

St Paul College
St Paul MN
01-2004

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Accomplishments

Nominated for Nurse excellent at St Josephs hospital 2011. Awarded Employee of the month Summit Orthopedics 2023

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Summit Orthopedics
09.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
06.2002 - 09.2013

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Excelsior College

Associate of Science - LPN

St Paul College
Sandra lewandoski