Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
License Certification
References
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Yolanda Sanchez

Monroe

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

VA Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as nasal gastric tubes, tracheostomy management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse

Monroe OB/GYN; Rejuvenating Cosmetics
05.2017 - Current
  • Collaborate and facilitate patient care with the physician for the completion of their plan of care
  • Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and their families and assessed patient educational needs prioritized patient learning needs identified barriers to learning
  • Prepare and administer medications and vaccines
  • Perform Point of Care Testing, including, urine, strep and covid tests
  • Assess patient, collect appropriate data and perform testing to prepare patient for physician visit
  • Prepare and assist providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated
  • Perform Urodynamic studies
  • NST monitoring
  • Electronically documenting for physician, including patient history, physical examination findings, test results, plan of care and other information pertinent to care including pre-op exams
  • Keep track of inventory and order medical supply
  • Ensure instruments are packaged and sterilized for procedures
  • Prior authorizations for medications and surgeries
  • Administers Morpheus8, Forma V procedures
  • Administer Botox, and filler injections.

Registered Nurse

Krucial Traveling agency (COVID Crisis)
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, cardiovascular, level of consciousness and trauma
  • Administer medication via IV/IM/SQ/PO
  • Provide quick assessments and help to determine treatment needed for patients requiring critical care
  • Delegate, assess, provide and evaluate patient care
  • Monitor patient progress and prepare patient for discharge
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers
  • Educate patients and their families on disease process, med/surg procedures and medications
  • Assist patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring and ambulating.

LPN

IHM Senior Living Community Nursing
06.2010 - 09.2017
  • Administering medications and wound treatments
  • Initiate and or maintain IV access, PICC, Foley catheters and Enteral feedings
  • Supervise nursing personnel in assigned areas
  • Assisted the education department with teaching nursing skills and evaluated staff during competencies
  • Worked to maintain a neat and functional admitting department, conducive to high quality care.

Education

ADN -

Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI
05.2019

LPN -

Professional skills institute
Maumee, OH
03.2009

Skills

  • Cerna documentation
  • EPIC documentation
  • Point Click Care documentation
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Immense ability to work well with all levels of healthcare staff
  • Dedicated to providing the most accurate, compassionate patient centered care in reasonable time
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Accomplishments

Awarded the Michigan Community Action Award in recognition of my work and achievements In 2014 by the Governor Rick Snyder.

License Certification

  • Basic Life Support, Current
  • Registered Nurse: Michigan, 4704357251, 12/04/2024

References

  • Dr. Soudabeh Ahadi, Monroe OB GYN/Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital, 734-652-7719, souahadi@yahoo.com
  • Fery Abhari, Monroe OB GYN, 734-770-7196, feryabhari@yahoo.com
  • Kelly Calkins, IHM Senior Living Community Nursing, 734-652-8648, calkins.kellyk@gmail.com


Timeline

Registered Nurse

VA Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Krucial Traveling agency (COVID Crisis)
08.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

Monroe OB/GYN; Rejuvenating Cosmetics
05.2017 - Current

LPN

IHM Senior Living Community Nursing
06.2010 - 09.2017

ADN -

Monroe County Community College

LPN -

Professional skills institute

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