Sandra Rutig
San Francisco
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Coordination
San Francisco VA Medical Center-Specialty Clinics-Eye/ENT
09.2022 - Current
- Assist patients with care coordination according to established protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of medical needs are met.
- Assist provider with in clinic procedures
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to make sure all care is coordinated with in and outside of assigned care area.
- Educated patients and families on care coordination and how to manage of EYE/ENT conditions per protocol and providers instructions. .
- Trained new nursing staff on clinic procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing and clinic care to meet patient's individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Providing education information, approved websites and encourage communication on concerns.
Staff Nurse
San Francisco VA Medical Center- Inpatient Med-Surg-Oncology Unit
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes within the oncology unit environment.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
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Staff Nurse
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Med-Surg-Oncology
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2014 - 01.2020
- The position was a transfer for West Palm Beach to San Francisco VA Medical Center performing the same patient care at the same level of care.
- Was on CAUTI research and development team that wrote new protocol and policy for foley catheter care which noted to reduce the post op infection by 93% over two year follow up peroid.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Long Term Care/Hospice/Rehabilitation
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2007 - 07.2014
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care in hospice settings, focusing on comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients and families on health management and support services available through the facility.
- Was night shift charge nurse
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Florida South Georgia- Leesburg CBOC
Leesburg, FL
06.2003 - 07.2007
- Advocated for veterans' needs, ensuring access to appropriate healthcare resources within the facility.
- Was Clinic nurse for Diabetic Education coordination via in clinic and telehealth, equipment and supplies.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitor medications, vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assist Three doctors with patient care, orders, coordination of care, call patients to relay provider directed information and replying to patient's call and voiced concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center Long Term Care & Rehabilitation
West Palm Beach, FL
08.1996 - 06.2003
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored certified nursing assistance, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records management.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN/ Nurse Manager & Assisted LivingAdministrator
Winter Park Towers
Winter Park, FL
08.1983 - 08.1996
- I started as a new nurse on Alzheimer's and Dementia Unit for 5 years
- I then moved to Medicare Rehab unit for 2 years
- I ended working and nurse manager and administrator of 120 bed assisted living department with four different units.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leesburg Senior High School
Leesburg, FL06-1978
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL06-2014
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Orlando Vocational School
Orlando, FL07-1983
Associate of Arts -
Lake Sumter Community College
Leesburg, FL06-1980
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Proficient on VA Computer programs
- *CPRS
- *ISS
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- Proficient on Microsoft
Timeline
RN Care Coordination
San Francisco VA Medical Center-Specialty Clinics-Eye/ENT
09.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
San Francisco VA Medical Center- Inpatient Med-Surg-Oncology Unit
02.2020 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Med-Surg-Oncology
01.2014 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Long Term Care/Hospice/Rehabilitation
07.2007 - 07.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Florida South Georgia- Leesburg CBOC
06.2003 - 07.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center Long Term Care & Rehabilitation
08.1996 - 06.2003
LPN/ Nurse Manager & Assisted LivingAdministrator
Winter Park Towers
08.1983 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Leesburg Senior High School
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Orlando Vocational School
Associate of Arts -
Lake Sumter Community College