Terri Sanders

Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures. Monitored and managed hemodynamic drips. Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team. Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care. Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Performed CRRT dialysis on hemodynamically unstable patients.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally. Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites. Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems. Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients. Prepared medical equipment and devices to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients. Performed CRRT dialysis on hemodynamically unstable patients. Maintained ventilator patients during COVID pandemic.

Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team. Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching. Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration. Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally. Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients. Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.

Educate patients about how to perform home hemodialysis. Monitor labs, oversee patient supplies and write patient care plans. Participate in QAI meetings and patient visits to nephrologists. Maintain patient records per JACHO and Medicare guidelines. Schedule staff, maintain flow of dialysis treatments, administer medications, and create patient care plans. Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records. Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance. Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.

Trained employees in proper work procedures and performance strategies to optimize operations. Addressed customers' concerns and questions and handled complaints. Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality. Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates. Created schedules and assigned jobs based on employee strengths and anticipated customer demand. Served as permanent charge nurse, rapid response nurse for surgical services and code nurse. Precepted new nurses and charge nurses.