Ginger Sands
741 So County Road 875 East Bowling Green
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cancer Care Group
10.2007 - Current
- Assessed patient vital signs and documented findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge instructions.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Health Care Excel
Medicare Quality Improvement Organization of Indiana
10.2005 - 10.2007
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
02.1989 - 10.2005
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Assessed patient vital signs and documented findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
07.1981 - 02.1989
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
- Assessed patient vital signs and documented findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-1981
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Procedure preparations
Certification
cpr certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cancer Care Group
10.2007 - Current
Health Care Excel
Medicare Quality Improvement Organization of Indiana
10.2005 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
02.1989 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
07.1981 - 02.1989
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
cpr certified
current
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