Sandee Canosa
Surrey,BC
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of clinical experience in critical care and urgent/primary care settings. Proven leader with strong skills in team management, workflow optimization, patient care coordination, and quality improvement. Adept at mentoring staff, supporting operational goals, and fostering a positive and efficient work environment. Motivated to expand my leadership responsibilities, contributing to a supportive workplace culture and high-performing clinical team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project RN and Coordinator
Newton Urgent and Primary Care Center
01.2024 - Current
- Experienced in onboarding locum providers, including system access setup (Profile, door access, M-drive) and orientation coordination.
- Skilled in managing provider shift schedules and maintaining accurate Profile updates.
- Coordinates client communication, including letters and phone outreach, and manages reassignment of provider panels.
- Supports appointment triage and Meet & Greet coordination for new providers, prioritizing complex patient needs.
- Collaborates with other UPCCs to source appointment availability and streamline patient flow.
- Works closely with the Divisions of Family Practice to help attach highly complex clients in the community.
- Involved in Quality Improvement projects, including the Quality Improvement Pain Project at NUPCC.
- Frequently covers for the Client Care Coordinator role as needed.
- Planned and executed a successful provider recruitment Open House.
- Led accreditation processes at NUPCC in 2024 and 2025.
Registered Nurse
Newton Urgent and Primary Care Center
09.2020 - Current
- Proficient in venipuncture, including blood collection and specimen preparation for laboratory transport.
- RN(C) certified through BCCDC STI program; skilled in performing independent PAPs and experienced in syphilis treatment and guideline-based care.
- Experienced primary care RN working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, including triage assessments, patient teaching, care coordination, and referrals.
- Urgent care RN with strong triage abilities, providing wound care, suturing/suture removal, and determining appropriate care pathways (ER, WIC, or clinic management).
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Peace Arch Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Emergency-trained RN with completed BCIT ER Specialty (6-month advanced education).
- Experienced managing acute and critical care patient loads in fast-paced, high-acuity settings.
- Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, coordinated emergency care.
- Competent in arranging and managing emergency patient transfers between hospitals, including en-route patient monitoring and stabilization.
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical data to ensure timely interventions for at-risk patients.
- Competent in the management of complex pediatric patients with respiratory support needs, including BiPAP and tracheostomy care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
Registered Nurse
Surrey Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Management of acute and critical care patients
- Emergency stabilization and resuscitation
- Cardiac monitoring & ECG interpretation
- IV insertion, venipuncture, and medication administration
- Pain assessment and management
- Monitoring and managing hemodynamic instability
- Performing and assisting with emergency procedures
Education
No Degree - Critical Care ER Specialty Nursing
BCIT
Burnaby, BC05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley06-2014
Skills
- Frequently designated charge nurse, overseeing shift operations and staff support
- Assisted in scheduling, conflict resolution, and team decision‑making
- Proficient in EMR systems (eg, Profile, Meditech, Care Connect)
- Skilled in organizing workflows, documentation accuracy, and panel management
- Strong understanding of clinic operations, scheduling, and patient flow management
Certification
- Emergency-trained RN with BCIT ER Specialty education
- Registered Nurse with Certified Practice in Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Leadership Courses:
- Core Conflict Skills
- Myself in Conflict
- Clear, Caring, Courageous
- Activating Cultural Safety Through Lateral Kindness
- The Education Role: An Orientation Workshop
- Core Coaching Skills
- Coaching Out of the Box
- QI Essentials
- Educator Pathway Level 1: Foundational Mentorship
- Educator Pathway Level 1: Advanced Mentorship
- Pursuit
- Health Literacy - Patient Teaching Tips and Tools
Timeline
Project RN and Coordinator
Newton Urgent and Primary Care Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Newton Urgent and Primary Care Center
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
06.2018 - 01.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Peace Arch Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Surrey Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2015
No Degree - Critical Care ER Specialty Nursing
BCIT
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University