Sandra Stover
Bellefonte,PA
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in critical thinking, team collaboration, and maintaining detailed patient records. I am retiring from nursing March 27 after 41 years. I want to continue working and want to do something entirely different. I have experience drawing blood and would love to work as a phlebotomist.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Coordination
MNPG
State College, Pennsylvania
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Delivered patient care and education to enhance self-management for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collaborated with physicians to create tailored patient care plans that address individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and recovery strategies to promote wellness.
Registered Nurse The Lung Center
UPMC
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies, enhancing their ability to manage conditions independently.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures to ensure effective patient care and treatment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently, facilitating effective communication within care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
06.2002 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and treatments to ensure effective care for incarcerated patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
- Collaborated with correctional staff to ensure patient safety and security.
- Developed care plans based on individual patient assessments.
- Conducted health screenings and physical assessments for new inmates.
- Trained nursing staff on protocols for emergency situations within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records to support compliance with legal standards and enhance patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Diploma Registered Nurse - Nursing
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
Altoona, PA05-1985
Skills
- infection control practices
- OSHA safety compliance
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- Personal protective equipment usage
- physical stamina
- team collaboration
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- time management
- adaptability
- effective communication
- patient advocacy
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood collection
- Butterfly needle technique
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Coordination
MNPG
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse The Lung Center
UPMC
10.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
06.2002 - 09.2019
Diploma Registered Nurse - Nursing
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing