Sandra Montalbano
San Jose,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable critical care nurse with 33 years of experience in adult critical care specializing in cardiac surgery. Implementing best practices and using clinical data to improve delivery of care. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
El Camino Health
Mountain View, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Establish and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Help monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Function as charge and resource nurse and able to care for any type of patient admitted.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
Nursing Unit Coordinator
El Camino Health
Mountain View, CA
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with unit manager and director to maintain daily operations in the critical care unit.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, and local, state, and federal guidelines.
Clinical Nurse III
El Camino Health
Mountain View, CA
07.1990 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses including a high volume of sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiovascular diseases processes.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
American Medical Response, AMR
Burlingame, CA
08.1995 - 05.1997
- Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Ed
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA06.1988
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Open Heart Surgery education
- Decision-making
- Highly skilled charge and resource nurse
- Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III
El Camino Health
06.2017 - Current
Nursing Unit Coordinator
El Camino Health
01.2015 - 06.2017
Critical Care Transport Nurse
American Medical Response, AMR
08.1995 - 05.1997
Clinical Nurse III
El Camino Health
07.1990 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Ed
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
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