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Skills
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Spending time with familky, friends, hiking, reading and walking my dog, Bella
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Sandra Ryan

San Diego,CA

Summary

Seasoned nurse with experience in both inpatient and outpatient

settings, mostly in Hematology/Oncology and Infusion clinic.


Detail oriented and hardworking RN, who has strong interpersonal strengths, is good at multi-tasking, know the importance of effective communication and look forward to my job each day.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.

Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.


Looking for a position in the areas of pediatric nurse telephone triage and pediatric or adult infusion nursing.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Rady Children's Hospital
05.1992 - Current
  • Function as a Clinical Nurse III, which includes additional responsibilities and projects outside of direct patient care, positively contributing to patient satisfaction scores, staff education, and safer work flows.
  • Provide safe, quality, bedside care and education to patients with various diagnosis in the areas of Gastroenterology, Immunology, Nephrology, Neurology, and Rheumatology.
  • Coordinate and assist RN educator with Skills Day, bi-annually for the Infusion Clinic staff, creating hands on practice stations to further nursing education and competency.
  • Contribute to successful Joint Commission hospital accreditation by performing hospital wide weekly tracers, updating and educating staff on pertinent information in order to maintain JC readiness.


Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

SDSU
San Diego, CA
05.1986

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care-expert in safely providing patient care in fast paced infusion clinic
  • Medication and IV administration-expert in safely administering oral and IV medication
  • Proficient in PIV starts
  • Proficient in portacath access and central line care/maintenance
  • Patient Assessments-many years experience in head to toe assessment and recognizing decompensation, allergic reactions and when to notify care provider/additional resources
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Precepting-precept new hires to Infusion Clinic
  • Staff education-The Joint Commission readiness
  • Assist with Quality Improvement Projects; such as handwashing audits, and maintain display board for staff

Certification

  • Registered Nurse 1992-current (renew 2025)
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support -Exp. 2025
  • BLS-Exp. 2025
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse Exp. 2025



Spending time with familky, friends, hiking, reading and walking my dog, Bella

I wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl.  I have had a wonderful career at Rady Children's Hospital and enjoy learning new things, as well as precepting new nurses.  I am in no hurry to retire, as I love my job.  Bedside nursing has always been and will always be where I feel most comfortable.  I enjoy one on one with patients and their families, as I learn so much from them!

I love to wind down after work with a good book, or show on Netflix!  My dog, Bella keeps me company, and enjoys walks and hikes with me on the weekends.  My four grown adult children all live in San Diego, so I get to see them and my three grandkids often!  

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Rady Children's Hospital
05.1992 - Current

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Grossmont College

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

SDSU

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