Sandy Lafleur
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with experience in critical care, rehabilitation, and utilization management. Strong background in concurrent review, ICU charting, and evidence-based decision-making, with a focus on accurate documentation and safe discharge planning. Brings clear communication, attention to detail, and strong clinical judgment to support quality patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Management Nurse
Humana
Gibsonton, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Facilitated utilization review activities, including concurrent reviews, authorization requests, and discharge planning to optimize patient care.
- Followed evidence-based standards when reviewing resource utilization decisions.
- Evaluated patient eligibility for services and benefits based on insurance policies and guidelines to ensure appropriate access to care.
- Ensured compliance with Humana policies, privacy rules, and documentation standards to uphold quality and trust.
ICU Staff Nurse
Advent Health
Riverview, Fla
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Monitored hemodynamic status, telemetry, and ventilator settings for critical patients.
- Administered medications and IV therapies in AdventHealth ICU care routines.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to interdisciplinary AdventHealth care teams.
- Supported rapid response care during emergencies and critical patient declines.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges for ICU patient flow.
- Documented nursing assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Educated families on treatment plans, medications, and ICU recovery expectations.
ICU Staff Nurse
HCA
Sun City, FL
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Monitored and documented ICU patients' health status each shift to ensure timely and appropriate care based on vitals and key information.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures.
- Delivered critical treatments to patients following established protocols to maintain high standards of care.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Aided physicians in invasive procedures such as intubations and bronchoscopies, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Lifepoint Health
Tampa, Florida
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided wound care, infection prevention, and treatment support for complex patients
- Assessed patient physical, psychological and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Developed patient discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
- Facilitated safe patient movement to improve overall mobility and confidence., transfers, and safe use of assistive devices
- Educated patients and families on recovery routines and discharge instructions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
06-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State College
New Port Richey05-2023
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Suncoast College of Nursing
Bradenton, FL01-2021
Skills
- Utilization review
- Concurrent review
- Utilization assessment
- Clinical documentation standards
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Clinical oversight
- Critical thinking
- Critical care nursing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Clear communication
Certification
- Compact License Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Utilization Management Nurse
Humana
12.2025 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse
Advent Health
09.2024 - 10.2025
ICU Staff Nurse
HCA
09.2023 - 09.2024
Rehabilitation Nurse
Lifepoint Health
06.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Suncoast College of Nursing