Vannessa May Sanchez
Straub Benioff Medical Center
HONOLULU
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Nursing graduate with a solid foundation in patient care and experience in the healthcare industry. Demonstrates commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Focused on supporting diverse patient needs and contributing a collaborative team environment.
Work History
Psychiatric Assistant
5 Months- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the nursing staff promptly
- Supported therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement and well-being
- Ensured a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines
- Provided direct care and support to adolescent psychiatric patients
Clinical Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Supported nurses in delivering direct patient care in a fast-paced intensive care unit, enhancing comfort and safety
- Assessed vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment
- Participated in a high-performing team providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures during Code Blues
Student Intern
1 Year- Assisted healthcare staff with patient intake and registration processes
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients to enhance service delivery.
- Managed Home Blood Pressure Program data and inventory to help reduce obstetric complications
Psychiatric Assistant
5 Months- Assisted in providing direct patient care and support to individuals with mental health needs
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potential conflicts within the facility.
- Performed intake triage, vitals, and assisted patients with mental health screenings.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and safety protocols, improving overall team efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Minor in Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
- Community Health Education
Skills
Crisis Management
Patient Care and Safety
Therapeutic Support
Patient Monitoring
Crisis management
Behavioral Observation
Electronic Health Records
Infection Control
EHR Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute
- Infant Hearing Screener, National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management
Clinical Rotation
- Pu’uwai ‘O Makaha Rehab & Nursing, 100 hours
- St. Francis Villas, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care, 135 hours
- Queen’s Medical Center Orthopedic and Spine Center, 135 hours
- Queen’s Medical Center, Emergency Room Department, 32 hours
- Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children, Pediatric Unit – Carter, 45 hours
- Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children, Labor and Delivery/Post-partum Units, 156 hours
- Queen’s Medical Center, Plastic Surgery and Urology, 135 hours
- UC Davis Medical Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 12 hours
- Queen’s Medical Center, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit – 219 hours
- Adventist Health Castle, Behavioral Health Unit – 84 hours
Timeline
Psychiatric Assistant
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Assistant
Straub Benioff Medical Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Student Intern
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Psychiatric Assistant
Cirby Hills Behavioral Health
02.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Chaminade University Of Honolulu
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science from Health Science
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