Sandy Padron
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive critical care experience at Lee Health System, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and interdisciplinary collaboration, I excel in high-pressure environments, consistently achieving high patient satisfaction and fostering effective communication among healthcare teams.
Experienced with managing critical care patients in high-pressure environments. Utilizes advanced nursing techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of critical care protocols and emergency interventions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Lee Health System
08.2010 - Current
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and actively monitoring for potential complications.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through comprehensive documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely information sharing among team members.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Contributed to facility-wide quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in practice standards and working collaboratively to implement changes.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on thorough assessment data, regularly evaluating plan effectiveness and adjusting as needed to promote optimal recovery trajectories.
- Developed cultural competence through collaboration with diverse patient populations, ensuring that language barriers or cultural differences did not impede the delivery of high-quality care.
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing high-quality care in critical situations.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
RN, Critical Care
Heart Hospital Of New Mexico
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and actively monitoring for potential complications.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through comprehensive documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely information sharing among team members.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing high-quality care in critical situations.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and their families for providing exceptional bedside manner, compassionate support, and clear communication throughout the critical care journey.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
07-1996
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
07-1992
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- Neurological assessment
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Wound care management
- Sedation management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Advanced stroke life support
- Compassionate care
- IV setup
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient advocacy
- Policy adherence
- Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Life-sustaining machines
- Patient discharging
- Standards of care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliable and responsible
- Blood transfusion administration
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Electronic health records
- Emergency interventions
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
- Task prioritization
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
- Licensed: RN9294701. Florida Board of Nursing Exp: 04/30/2027
- Certified: ACLS by American Heart Association Exp: 11/30/26
- Certified: BLS by American Heart Association Exp: 11/30/26
- Certified CCRN by AACN Exp: 8/31/2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work weekAffiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Timeline
RN, Critical Care - Lee Health System
08.2010 - Current
RN, Critical Care - Heart Hospital Of New Mexico
07.2008 - 07.2010
Faculty of Medical Sciences of Habana, Cuba - Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science
Clara L Mass - Associate of Science, Nursing Science
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