Sandra Wright
Burnaby
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Fraser Health Authority, specializing in critical care and patient education. Excelled in delivering compassionate, holistic care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in mentoring new staff and implementing evidence-based interventions, demonstrating leadership and advanced clinical expertise.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
2000.12 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Critical Care Nursing Specialty
BCIT
Burnaby, BC04.2008
Associate"s Degree - Nursing
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC12.2000
No Degree - General Studies
College of Southern Idaho
TwinFalls, Idaho04.1998
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care
- Chart updating
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Procedure preparations
Additional Information
Previous History:
1989 to 1998- Self Employed as an Agricultural Contractor
1979 to 1989- Woodlands School, New Westminster BC
Employed as a Health Care Worker providing care to the residents
1978 to 1979- Employed as a Care Aid at the Health Sciences Centre at UBC In the Extended Care Facility.
1975 to 1979- Employed at Deer Lake Private Hospital as a Care Aid/ Extended Care Facility.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
2000.12 - Current
Critical Care Nursing Specialty
BCIT
Associate"s Degree - Nursing
Douglas College
No Degree - General Studies
College of Southern Idaho
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