Sandra Overby-Cooper
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse from MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, adept in emergency care and patient assessments, excels in delivering culturally-sensitive care and leading with a professional bedside manner. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through expert collaboration and a commitment to evidence-based practices. Skilled in Epic EHR management and passionate about advancing emergency nursing knowledge.
This medical-nursing experience is easily transferable to the Alaska Lounge position in that it enhances my abilities to be of service to clients needs with cultural sensitivity and ,respectful awareness for overfall well being of patrons. Also, transferable to environment security and operations of lounge and surrounding areas.
Retired as RN ,looking for people contact and service to people in a different setting while still using my expertise of friendliness , people assessment, administrative skills for information sharing/clarity department organization/dependability /team worker. Personal client support during possible stressful travel periods. Skilled thinker, positive respectful solution advocate.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, WA
08.1980 - 09.2024
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies, and mass casualty incidences.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Participated in professional development programs to stay current with advances in emergency nursing practice.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2005
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Health screening
- Precepting
- Professional bedside manner
- Mental health nursing
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- Research proficiency
- Critical care
- Patient evaluation
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Family education
- Epic EHR management
- Follow-up calls
- Complex Problem-solving
- Taking vitals
- Medical evaluation
- Emergency procedures
- Patient counseling
- Maintaining privacy
- Documentation and charting
- Physical assessments
- Patient assessment
- Patient care planning
- Unit administration
Affiliations
- Hiker
- reader
- puzzler
- watercolorist ( in training)
- traveler
- volunteer
Accomplishments
Friendliest Nurse
Cheerleader of the emergency department
Champion for patients
Certification
- Professional Registered RN state of Wa
- ACLS ( advanced life support certification
Community Engagement
- Sound to Narrows Marathon run /ran First aid tent coordinator /patient care
- Docent at Tacoma Art Museum
- Docent 5th Ave. theater (Seattle) and Pantages theater (Tacoma)
- Puyallup Fair health tent coordinator/patient care
- Mountaineers trail maintenance day
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
08.1980 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
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