SANDEEP SAHNAN, RN, BSN, CCRN

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

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I have been a cardiovascular nurse for the past Twelve years. I am very efficient in providing care to critically ill Cardiovascular, Telemetry and medical surgical patients while maintaining high standards of care. Working as a registered nurse has been an enriching experience and I am ready to explore advanced practice as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. My objective is to obtain a challenging position as an ACNP in a progressive hospital where my work experiences will lead to successful application of my professional skills. I love my profession and look forward to enhancing my skills and progress.

EDUCATION

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• 2010 – December 2012

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ with 3.6 GPA

In process of acquiring Masters of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, which prepares advanced practice nurses to diagnose and manage acute and life threatening health problems in complex, acute and critical care settings.

• 2006 - 2008

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 3.9 GPA

• 1998-2000

Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glenn, CA

Associates Degree in Nursing

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• 1996-1997

Casa Loma Collage, Sylmar, CA

Certification in Vocational Nursing

LICENSURE

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• Arizona RN Licence # 115983

• Critical Care Register Nurse (CCRN) # 0724218

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2001 - Present

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 1996 - Present

WORK EXPERIENCE

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2005- Present: Registered Nurse, Scottsdale Healthcare (SHC) Shea, Scottsdale, AZ.

Working in a challenging position as RN at Cardiovascular Intensive Care and medical surgical ICU, developed skills to recover open-heart surgery patients, perform Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Balloon pump, Impella device, therapeutic hypothermia, ventilated patient care, and other intensive care skills.

Precepted new nurses and military nurses through Military partnership with SHC under readiness Skill Sustainment Training Program (RSSTP) and clinical rotations.

Participating in Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Study to collect and analyse data from Cardiovascular ICU and Medical Surgical ICU in order to assess and plan pressure ulcer prevention initiatives in ICU patient population.

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RN member of Blood Conservation Committee at SHC. Actively participated in pilot study and to develop guidelines of blood component transfusion orders. Also participated in staff education about blood conservation initiatives at SHC and implementation of new protocol and orders of blood transfusion.

RN participant in interviews by Arizona Quality Alliance (AQA) Site surveyors for Scottsdale Healthcare to answer their questions regarding quality improvement process at this institution. Scottsdale Healthcare received Pioneer Award for quality 2010.

2001-2005: Registered Nurse, Arizona Heart Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.

Gained experience in Telemetry floor for three years and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit for one year taking care of complex patient population in state of art specialty hospital. Mentored and precepted several new nurses on telemetry floor with four to six patients load per shift.

2000-2001: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Pacifica Hospital of Valley, Sun Valley, CA.

Acquired experience at Pediatric Sub Acute Unit with ventilator dependent patients.

Took care of 16 -20 ventilator dependent patient per shift.

Preceptor of two new nurses on floor and one new graduated nurse over one year period.

1998-2000: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Foothill Health and Rehab Centre, Sylmar, CA.

Gained experience as a charge nurse at Psychiatric Forensic Floor taking care of 20 to 25 patients per shift.

Acted as preceptor of six new nurses over two year period.

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1997-1998: CNA at convalescent hospital for six months while in LVN school in CA.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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Member of AACN since 2007.

Active member of unit based committee, Cardiac Care Council and Patient Care Council at SHC Shea.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

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Volunteer in Shine Nursing Program at Scottsdale Healthcare (SHC), where nurses participate in community volunteer activities throughout the year such as health screening clinics, first aid booths, and immunization clinics. Received several awards for volunteer activities throughout the years since 2005.

Volunteer at Sikh Temple Phoenix Sunday school to teach Punjabi language to children.

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

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• Received Bronze award from Shine Nursing in 2006 and in 2010 in recognition of my commitment to volunteering for community based activities.

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• Received several letters of appreciation from management for participation in various unit based activities and my commitment to our ICU team such as;

Received several letters of appreciation from upper management of SHC for participating in interviews by Arizona Quality Alliance (AQA) Site surveyors.

Received letters of appreciation from upper management for “Activities to Enhance Patient Satisfaction”. I performed a power point presentation on “Improving patient and Family Satisfaction in ICU” for management in patient care counsel.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS

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• Fluent in three languages: English, Punjabi, and Hindi

• Performance appraisals and evaluations will be provided upon request

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GOALS

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• Received letters of appreciations from patient’s families for outstanding nursing care

• Perfect Attendance award from Casa Loma College of Nursing

• Following are my personal attributes and my goals are to continue to maintain these standards as ACNP.

Self-aware, Life time worker, always seeking to learn and grow

Sensitive, patient interpersonal and communication skills

Emotionally mature; calming and positive temperament; tolerant and understanding

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High integrity and honesty; ethical and socially aware

Great team player who is adaptable and flexible

Results oriented, solid approach to achieving tasks, objectives, and goals.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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• Nikhil K. Iyengar M.D., F.A.C.C

Scottsdale Healthcare Heart Group

480-***-****

• Nirav J Mehta M.D., F.A.C.C

Cardiovascular Consultants Ltd.

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• Michele Fiore MSN, RN.

Manager Critical Care

SHC Shea

480-***-****

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• Letters of recommendations and more references will be provided upon request.

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