Sandy Tank
Festus,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Assistance Director of Nursing
Scenic Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Herculaneum, Missouri
04.2006 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Review pending referrals to determine if they meet criteria for rehabilitation services or long term skilled care
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO12-2021
LPN - Practical Nursing
Kennett Area Vocational Technical School
Kennett, MO06-2001
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Wound Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Planning
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical assessment
- Mobility Assistance
- Unit Administration
- Chart updating
- Patient Management
- Long-Term Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- EMR Systems
- Medical Screening
- Coordinating referrals
- Intake and discharge
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
- Family and patient support
- Immunization skills
- Patient discharging
- Taking vitals
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Assistance Director of Nursing
Scenic Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson College
LPN - Practical Nursing
Kennett Area Vocational Technical School
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