Sheila Sandil

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Jersey City, NJ **304

845-***-****

jwu84x@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Experienced educator in Acute Care hospital and academic setting with a dual Master’s degree in Nursing and Hospital Administration.

Committed registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in emergency nursing. Developed strong skills in assessment and nursing skills in an emergency room setting.

Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) instructor, able to teach theory and clinical skills in every level.

Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, student nurses, faculty, and other medical professionals.

Work Experience

Acute Care Educator

11/2010 – 6/2011 Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, CA

Worked as Acute Care Educator for an acute care hospital with 350-bed capacity. Handled educational needs of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, nursing assistants, and unit secretaries. Mentored and oriented new graduate nurses and worked with preceptors to help new graduate transition to their new role. Participated in improving nursing practice in the medical-surgical and acute rehabilitation setting. Participated in different committees to improve overall nursing performance.

Key Accomplishments:

Improved licensure compliance of staff nurses

Increased knowledge of staff on National Patient Safety Goals

Helped prepare staff for the Medical Error Reduction Plan (MERP) survey and concluded with excellent rating

Increased knowledge and prepared staff for the stroke survey with positive survey results

Co-chair of Nursing Peer Review Committee

Meditech instructor to staff nurses

LVN Instructor

10/2009 – 12/2010 Casa Loma College, Van Nuys, CA

Worked as faculty for a vocational nursing college. Taught theory subjects from level one to five, with good feedback from students and faculty. Mentored nursing students during clinical rotation at hospital affiliations. Tutored students on regular basis that helped students achieve better understanding of subject matter. Incorporated NCLEX-style questions to enhance critical thinking and test-taking skills to better prepare the students for the state board.

Key Accomplishments:

Offered a full-time faculty position after a month of employment

Helped students perform and meet theory standards set by the college

Helped students perform and meet standards for clinical competence

Tutored students on a regular basis to help students achieve understanding of the subject matter

Responded to numerous faculty needs by the college

Completed training on adult learning course necessary to achieve a teaching credential in California

LVN Instructor

11/2007 – 10/2009 Preferred College of Nursing, Van Nuys, CA

Worked as a faculty both in theory and clinical rotation. Developed good working relationship with peers, administration, and students. Fostered good relationships with facility affiliations and able to maintain positive image of the school.

Key Accomplishments:

Gained valuable teaching skills and insight on adult learning needs

Created new facility affiliations for the college that proved valuable for students to gain important clinical experience

Helped college in marketing efforts to sustain good relationships with existing clinical affiliations

Mentored LVN graduates in learning basic intravenous therapy (IV) skills and helped in certification of successful students

Staff Educator

01/2009 – 07/2009 Facey Medical Foundation, Mission Hills, CA

Worked as staff educator in a medical group setting. Conducted orientation for new hire staff for all departments. Mentored staffs who were struggling with medication administration to prevent errors and enhance safe clinical practice.

Key Accomplishments:

Participated in key committees such as nursing leadership and actively advocated safe, effective, and evidenced-based nursing

Helped coordinate and organized CEU’s and training for doctors and clinical staff

Helped and advocated the affiliation of nursing colleges with the foundation and partnered with the community on training future nurses

Conducted and organized skills fair dedicated to clinical staff to enhance skills and continuing education

Conducted site surveys and helped identify key points and proposed projects to improve patient safety

Emergency Room Staff Nurse

03/2007 – 11/2008 Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, CA

Worked as a Registered nurse in the emergency room (ER) with 15 beds, EDAP certified and STEMI receiving center. Dedicated team player who has worked extra hours when needed. Developed good working relationships with peers, manager, and other staff members from different hospital departments.

Key Accomplishments:

Gained valuable training on patients experiencing symptoms of heart attack

Acquired priceless training on the care and treatment of pediatric patients

Worked in urgent care settings and triage

Maintained high standards of care and performed within the scope of practice

Cared for ICU and telemetry overflow patients boarded and cared for in the ER

Designated preceptor for new hire staff nurse

Emergency Room Staff Nurse

07/2007 – 04/2008 Kaiser Permanente, Sun Valley, CA

Worked as a Registered nurse in the emergency room (ER). Used critical thinking and nursing skills necessary in taking care of patients, from pediatric to elderly. Maintained high standards of professionalism and developed good rapport with peers, doctors, and patients.

Key Accomplishments:

Attended ER training course, equivalent to 30 CEUs

Participated in union membership under UNAC

Gained valuable skills in care of maternity clients

Trained in Kaiser’s electronic medical record system, Epic, that proved valuable in safe and efficient clinical documentation

Emergency Room Staff Nurse

12/2005 – 02/2007 Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY

Worked as a Registered nurse in the adult emergency room (ER). Excellent working relationship established with peers, ER residents, and supervisors. Performed and adapted well in a high traffic level I trauma hospital.

Key Accomplishments:

Attended ER and critical training courses that included an extensive preceptor program

Participated in union membership under NYSNA

Gained valuable skills in care of trauma patients

Performed charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Performed preceptor responsibilities for new graduate RNs in ER

Worked with New York University ER residents and consultants and gained valuable learning opportunities through team nursing and medicine

Worked closely with New York Police Department (NYPD) and New York Fire Department (FDNY) during crisis and emergency situations

Telemetry Registered Nurse

01/2005 – 11/2005 The Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY

Worked as a Registered nurse in the Telemetry department with 35-bed capacity. Patient population included mainly young adults to elderly, who were ventilation dependent and undergoing special treatment such as chemotherapy. Adapted well within the new environment and culture. Good working relationships with staff and patients.

Key Accomplishments:

Participated in an extensive preceptor program

Adjusted well with the cultural needs of the working environment

Gained valuable insight in nursing in the United States

Promoted from new graduate, interim permit status to registered nurse within 6 months of employment

Commended by peers of fluency in speaking English and exceptional understanding of the language

Trained in managing ventilator dependent patients, dialysis and chemotherapy dependent patient, patients on TPN, isolation, neurovascular patients, and patients with cardiovascular medical problems.

Education

4/1997 De los Santos College, Quezon City, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Dean’s List Award

Course Highlights: Family and Community Nursing, Healthcare Delivery Models, Professional Nursing Synthesis Theory, Nursing Health Assessment, Clinical and Chemical Therapeutics, Biophysical Pathology, Psychosocial Pathology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Statistics, Nursing

2/28/2011 Registered Nurse, State of California

2005 Registered Nurse, New York

2007 Registered Nurse, New Jersey

6/2011 University of Phoenix, Online.

Master’s in Nursing

Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Affiliations

3/2010 - Present, Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing

Skills

Triage Emergency Room Nursing TJC Standards/

Compliance

Medication Administration Parent/Patient/Family Education Patient Advocacy

Patient Assessment LVN theory and clinical Instruction

Chemotherapy certified BLS, ACLS, PALS

Microsoft office applications

IV therapy instruction

Additional Information

Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe that learning is a lifetime process for both patient and nurse.

References available upon request.

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