Sandra Sidell
Amherst,WI
Summary
I have worked in either the ICU or angio suite with UBNS for 33 years. I am very experienced in the day to day running of the procedure area for these doctors. I can train staff and know all of the "little" things the doctors require to do their jobs most efficiently and expertly.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY
06.1989 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Worked for 15 years in Neuro ICU as charge nurse
- Worked for 18 years in Neuro Angio, including being on the stroke team
Registered Nurse
Columbus Hospital
Buffalo, NY
01.1984 - 05.1989
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Worked in a medical ICU taking care of cardiac and surgical patients
Education
Nrsing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY05.1983
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Procedure Assistance
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Medical Supply Management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Surgical Assistance
- Anesthetics Administration
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Test Interpretations
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
06.1989 - Current
Registered Nurse
Columbus Hospital
01.1984 - 05.1989
Nrsing
Trocaire College
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