SANDRA P. SANCHEZ
Wesley Chapel
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in neonatal/pediatric and adult care, clinical research, and patient education. Expertise in conducting evaluations and data collection, contributing to scientific studies, and improving patient care strategies. Strong ability in EMR documentation, analysis, and fostering interdisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Wellness Nurse
Viva Aesthetics & Wellness
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered IV therapy to patients, enhancing hydration and medication delivery in clinical setting
- Administered medications to patients, ensuring compliance with treatment plans
- Monitored and evaluated weight loss programs to ensure patient adherence and effectiveness
- Patient education
Clinical Research Nurse NICU
University of South Florida
Tampa
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitored and evaluated behaviors and conditions in Neonatal ICU for research, providing timely updates to clinical research supervisor.
- Secured participant consent for research studies by clearly explaining protocols and obtaining signatures.
- Supported the execution of scientific studies.
- Collect, analyze and report scientific findings.
- Data collection and EMR analysis
- Led educational sessions for staff on new research studies, enhancing understanding of protocols and promoting adherence.
RN Staff Nurse
Memorial Hospital West/Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital
Pembroke Pines
01.2005 - 05.2017
- Provided critical care to neonates while supporting families emotionally and educationally.
- Attend and assist with high risk deliveries.
- Care and assist with newborn deliveries in the nursery setting.
- Coordinated discharge planning and education for families to ensure smooth transitions home.
- Instructed neonatal resuscitation program sessions.
- Lactation support to breastfeeding mothers.
- Provided supplemental support to NICU level III at Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital.
- Facilitated training and mentorship for new RNs to enhance team competency and confidence.
RN Staff Relief Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provide critical care to neonate-NICU III.
- Delivered supplemental care in Cardiac ICU and Pediatric ICU.
- Coordinated discharge planning and provided educational support to patients and families.
- Delivered lactation support to new mothers, enhancing breastfeeding success in hospital setting.
RN/Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator Nurse
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
05.2001 - 03.2004
- Provided critical care to neonates and supported families during treatment.
- Attend and assist with high high-risk deliveries.
- Participated in neonatal transport team for critical patient transfers.
- Care and assist with newborn deliveries in the nursery setting.
- Intermittently provide support to Pediatric ICU.
- Participated in discharge planning and education for families to ensure smooth transitions.
- Lactation support to breastfeeding mothers.
- Coordinated unit activities and scheduled staff shifts to optimize workflow and staffing.
RN Staff
Baptist Hospital
Miami
12.1997 - 04.2001
- Provided critical care to neonates, offering support to families during vulnerable moments.
- Cared for and supported newborns in nursery, promoting healthy development and family bonding.
- Assisted in high risk deliveries, ensuring safety and support for mother and infant.
- Provided lactation support to breastfeeding mothers in a clinical setting.
- Participated in discharge planning and teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, Fl12-2021
Associates in Science - Nursing
Broward College
Davie, Fl08-1997
Associates in Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, Fl12-1993
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Data collection and analysis
- Microsoft Office 365 proficiency
- Staff development
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Scheduling and organizational skills
- Pediatric and maternity care
- IV administration and therapy
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Self-motivation
- Neonatal care expertise
- Fluent in Spanish communication
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Medication compliance
- Research methodology
- Discharge planning
- Clinical trial management oversight
- Patient consent management
- Data capture techniques
- Good clinical practice standards
- Specimen collection and processing
Timeline
RN, Wellness Nurse
Viva Aesthetics & Wellness
03.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Research Nurse NICU
University of South Florida
08.2020 - 12.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Memorial Hospital West/Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital
01.2005 - 05.2017
RN Staff Relief Nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
RN/Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator Nurse
Kansas University Medical Center
05.2001 - 03.2004
RN Staff
Baptist Hospital
12.1997 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Associates in Science - Nursing
Broward College
Associates in Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College