Sandra Robillard

Work History

Tandym Group LLC

05.2022 - 04.2024

Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for up to 24 patients.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Lourdes Hospice

09.2023 - 11.2023

Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.

Cortland Regional Medical Center

04.2023 - 06.2023

Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.

Corporate Care Management

11.2013 - 08.2022

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Worked with Several Large, Self-Funded plan with Unions and County Employees.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries, and current medications.
Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Experience with Medical Treatment Guidelines, Milliman, InterQual, NCCN, NCQA, and JCHAO.
Current CCM Certification.

Lourdes Hospital

06.2010 - 10.2017

Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.