Sandra Schaffier
Findlay,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Bridge Hospice & Home Health, excelling in patient assessment and emotional support. Mastered clinical judgment and documentation, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Mentored new RNs, demonstrating exceptional leadership and a strong medical ethic. Passionate about delivering top-notch palliative care and education, ensuring comprehensive patient and family support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bridge Hospice & Home Health
Findlay, OH
11.2007 - Current
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Owens Community College, Findlay, Oh 45840
Findlay, OH05-2014
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Documentation and charting
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Body mechanics
- HIPAA education
- Palliative and pain management
- Family education
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Personal care needs
- Nursing plan development
- Patient discharging
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Hospice care
- Clinical judgment
- Strong medical ethic
- High level of autonomy
- Patient assessment
- Long-term care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Maintaining privacy
- Direct patient care
- Medical office administration
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy care
- Reporting and documentation
- Professional bedside manner
Affiliations
- reading, crochet, cooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bridge Hospice & Home Health
11.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Owens Community College, Findlay, Oh 45840
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