Sandra Rene' Chapman
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Pre-post/Registered Nurse, PACU
West Virginia Hospital
05.2012 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Ensured high-quality patient centered care from hospital admission to discharge, facilitating discharge planning.
- Provided hands on training to newly hired nurses reinforcing proper clinical techniques, organizational procedures and adherence to patient safety standards.
RN, ICU
West Virginia University Medicine
08.1998 - 05.2012
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation. Recorded and updated critical patient information including medications and interventions to support accurate clinical decision making an regulatory compliance.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Directed patient care workflows for individuals undergoing therapeutic interventions and medical procedures aligning care with evidence based protocols.
- Charge nurse responsible for MICU and SICU units.
RN
Wilson Memorial Hospital
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barton College
Wilson, NC05.1997
Skills
- Infection Control
- Electronic Health Record
- Preceptor for new and experienced nurses
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Patient Assessment
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Epic Superuser
- Served on recruitment and retention committee
Timeline
RN, Pre-post/Registered Nurse, PACU
West Virginia Hospital
05.2012 - Current
RN, ICU
West Virginia University Medicine
08.1998 - 05.2012
RN
Wilson Memorial Hospital
08.1997 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barton College
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