Years of Nursing Experience
Vanessa Sader
Registered Nurss
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with eleven years of direct patient care experience. Possesses strong critical thinking skills and is meticulous to details, excelling in high pressured work environments. Acclimates quickly to changes and is dedicated in advancing professional career development.
Overview
10
10
6
6
Years of Health Insurance Experience
6
6
Years of Sales Experience
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided care for critically ill patients in medical intensive care unit.
- Managed and titrated sedatives, paralytics, vasopressors, vasodilators, antiarrhythmic, and pain medications for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with emergent bedside procedures, central and arterial line placement, intubation, chest tube and lumbar drain placement.
- Experienced with monitoring and caring for patients on mechanical ventilators.
- Administered and managed advanced life support interventions, including ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Well versed with monitor devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
Neurosurgical Registered Nurse
UTSW Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided post operative care to patient's recovering from neurosurgery and tracheostomy placement.
- Assisted physicians during bedside lumbar punctures and drain placement.
- Participated in lumbar drain trial and cared for patient's undergoing vp shunt evaluations.
Neurological Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided patient care to neuroscience patients being treated for epilepsy disorders, strokes, and post neurosurgical interventions.
- Conducted detailed neurological assessments using NIH Stroke Scale.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate care services following Joint Commission guidelines.
Contract Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Adapted quickly to unit with adhering to their guidelines, policies, and charting requirements.
- Cared for progressive patients being treated for cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, sepsis respiratory distress, post open heart surgery, and post cardiac interventions.
Neuroscience ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Provided care to critically ill patients recovering from neurosurgical interventions, thrombolytic treatments, and complex neurological disorders.
- Relief charge nurse for 20 bed Neurological Telemetry Unit.
- Administered thrombolytic medications with extensive monitoring for neurological changes and reactions.
- Assisted physicians in bedside procedures, line/drain placement, and emergent intubations.
- Mentored and precepted new graduate nurses and nursing students.
Contract Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts by maintaining a positive attitude.
- Provided efficient patient care in fast paced environment with strong organizational and time management skills.
Contract Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided patient care to progressive care patients recovering from neurosurgical and cardiac interventions, epilepsy, respiratory failure, stroke, and sepsis.
- Quickly learned multiple charting systems ensuring accurate and timely documentation requirements.
- Maintained a positive attitude while delivering patient care in a high pressure environment.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided care to patients recovering from surgical procedures in a medical telemetry unit.
- Assisted with life saving emergency responses by using advanced cardiac care life saving measures.
- Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care.
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Humana
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Achieved top sales performance awards with consistency in exceeding sales quotas.
- Developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
- Educated customers on policy features, benefits, and options enabling informed coverage supplement.
- Interpreted and explained information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent/Retention Specialist
Ican Benefits
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Collaborated closely with claims department resolving claim disputes.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
- Managed existing accounts with high level of professionalism, addressing any concerns or changes in coverage as needed.
- Ensured that policy requirements were fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and completion of appropriate forms.
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Get Health Insurance
12.2008 - 09.2009
- Prepared quotes and proposals based on clients' requirements and needs.
- Identified opportunities for upselling additional products based on customer needs.
- Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
- Responded to customer inquiries and requests relating to insurance.
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent/Retention Specialist
Health Benefits Direct Corporation
06.2005 - 10.2008
- Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of the insurance industry and current regulations.
- Generated new business through cold calling, networking events, referrals, and other marketing initiatives.
- Customized insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covered variety of risks.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2013
Associates of Arts - Psychology
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Policy Analysis
- Organizational Skills
- Health Insurance Knowledge
- Consultative Sales Techniques
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2023
Neurosurgical Registered Nurse
UTSW Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2020
Neurological Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas
10.2019 - 02.2020
Contract Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2019
Neuroscience ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
Contract Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2016 - 07.2016
Contract Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Broward Health North
07.2013 - 04.2015
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Humana
07.2010 - 07.2011
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent/Retention Specialist
Ican Benefits
09.2009 - 07.2011
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Get Health Insurance
12.2008 - 09.2009
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent/Retention Specialist
Health Benefits Direct Corporation
06.2005 - 10.2008
Associates of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Associates of Arts - Psychology
Broward College
Certification
· Registered Nurse License: State of Texas 875238
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
· Basic Life Support
· NIHSS Certified
Licensing Certifications
- Registered Nurse License: State of Texas 875238
- NIHSS Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
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