Tessa A. Sanchez
Fresno
Summary
- Experienced Clinical Nurse who prioritizes quality and accuracy of patient care
- Hard working individual who thrives in fast paced and team-oriented environments
- Quick integration of new skills and concepts
- Advanced IV placement skills
- Enthusiasm for new challenges and educational opportunities
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse IV
Community Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - Current
- Provide quality bedside patient care including administering medications, monitoring patient status, performing thorough physical assessments, starting intravenous lines, managing central lines, lab draws, infant feedings, dressing changes, assisting with bedside procedures, thorough documentation, patient advocacy, and emotional support to families.
- Additional competencies to care for highest acuity patients including ventilated patients (conventional and high frequency ventilation), managing multiple medication drips, administration of blood products, use of inhaled nitric oxide, and induced therapeutic hypothermia
- Co-Lead RN of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team (delivery attendance)
- Member of Neonatal PICC Team with high rate of success (insertion, management, and dressing changes)
- Member of Neonatal Transport Team (in-bound transports from outside facilities for higher level of care)
- Regularly serve as Resource RN / Procedure RN and as a preceptor to both new RN graduates and experienced RNs
- Comfortable with Operating Room setting and sterility (frequent c-section and neonatal surgery attendance)
Student Nurse Extern
Community Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Worked under the supervision of RN preceptors to complete RN training in areas described above
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Fresno
05-2012
Skills
- Identifies patient needs and determines priority of patient care
- Utilization of evidence-based practice in nursing care
- Professional communication and superior organizational skills
- Rapport development with patients, families, and peers
- Accurate and logical documentation
- Expert IV placement skills
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- American Heart Association- BLS/CPR/AED for the Health Care Professional
- RNC-NIC via National Certification Corporation
- Currently In Process: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Willingness to obtain additional necessary certifications
Timeline
Clinical Nurse IV
Community Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Community Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Fresno
Additional Training & Leadership
- NICU Advanced Core Curriculum
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner Course Instructor
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses Member
- American Heart Association’s Family & Friends Infant CPR Lead Instructor
- CRMC NICU Transport Team
- Neonatal PICC Team Member