Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Timeline
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Sandra Wilde

Registered Nurse
Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Celebrate Senior Living, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at fostering trust with patients and families, ensuring holistic support during critical health challenges.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Celebrate Senor Living
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Home Health Nurse

The League
04.2019 - 05.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
  • Supported patients'' mental and emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication during difficult periods of illness or recovery.

Private Duty Caregiver

Self Employed Services
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Enhanced the well-being of patients through effective communication, active listening, and empathy.

Education

No Degree - Nursing, BSN

IPFW

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Keys College
Key West, FL
06-1982

General Studies

Plantation High School
Plantation, FL
06-1977

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Taking vitals
  • Medication distribution
  • Precepting
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Diabetes management

Certification

  • Certified Case Manager

Basic Life Support (CPR)

April 2025-27

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Celebrate Senor Living
06.2023 - Current

Home Health Nurse

The League
04.2019 - 05.2024

Private Duty Caregiver

Self Employed Services
01.2017 - 12.2018

No Degree - Nursing, BSN

IPFW

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Keys College

General Studies

Plantation High School
Sandra WildeRegistered Nurse