Sandra Whitney-Conde
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2020 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Cardio Thorasic Step Down Unit
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Charge Nurse as Needed per units schedule
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2014 - 11.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Peekskill, NY
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY01.2008
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support (CPR)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
11.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
08.2008 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College