Sandra Murray
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ***** ***** ***** ***
City: Highlands Ranch
State: CO
Zip: 80129
Country: USA
Phone: 303-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $70,000
Willing to Relocate
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Sandra Murray
10303 Sedge Grass Way
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Successful and accomplished Nurse with over 24 yearsi experience in the Medical field. Extensive and diverse background working in Critical Care Nursing and Cardiac Medicine. Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments including time as Intensive Care Unit Nurse in the U.S Army while developing strong patient relationships through communication and education. Maintain positive attitude while thriving in competitive environments.
EXPERTISE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
* 341st Medical Group Soldier of the year
* US 5th Army Reserve Soldier of the Year Finalist
* Army Commendation Medal
* Army Achievement Medal
* Army Good Conduct Medal
* Airborne Jump Qualified
* Desert Storm Veteran
* Certified Critical Care Nurse
* Certified Cardiac Medicine
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
* Basic Cardiac Life Support Certified
* NIH Stroke Scale Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXEMPLA ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES, DENVER, CO JUL 2011 n NOV 2012
CARDIOVASCULAR RN
* Educated and Mentored Medical Assistants and Clinical Associates
* Assigned as Team Leader in situations needing Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* Assisted patients with Chronic Cardiovascular diseases and helped educate them on proper diet, exercise, medications and pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease states
* Involved in the administration of Bubble Studies and Dobutamine Stress Testing
CENTURA HEALTH, WESTMINSTER, CO JUL 2010 n JULY 2011
SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER
* Conducted comprehensive forensic histories and full body physical examinations
* Collected forensic evidence and photos of injuries to assist with patient treatment and follow-up counseling
LITTLETON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, LITTLETON, CO APR 2009 n FEB 2011
STAFF NURSE, CRITICAL CARE UNIT
* Served as the AACN/CCRN Ambassador for the unit focusing on the "Healthy Work Environment Initiative
* Authored the first unit application for "The Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence"
* Increased CCRN certification from 5 RNis to 25 RNis in one year serving as Unit AACN Ambassador
* Provided continuing support to the United Based Council acting as Co-Chair to the unit, improving standards of care and outcomes for patients and their families
* Elected as President for the Denver Chapter of the Association of Critical Care Nurses
PARKER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, PARKER, CO JUN 2008 n APR 2009
STAFF NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
* Focused on renal and neurological co-morbidities as Clinical Staff Nurse
* Performed continuous renal replacement therapy and intracranial pressure monitoring
SKYRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, LONETREE, CO SEP 2004 n MAY 2008
STAFF NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
* Enhanced proficiency with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the critical care environment
* Selected to Heart Team after completing Open Heart course training
Additional Work Experience
* Lenior Memorial Hospital n Diabetes Case Manager FEB 1997 n Feb 1998
* Wayne Memorial Hospital n Staff Nurse, ICU JUN 1995 n JAN 1997
* Home Health Nurse n Visiting Nurses Association FEB 1993 n FEB 1994
* Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital n Army Nurse, AUG 1990 n DEC 1992
* William Beaumont Army Medical Center n Army Nurse, SEP 1988 n MAR 1990
EDUCATION
Certification in Cardiac Medicine and Critical Care Nursing by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses n 2010
Certification in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Beth-El School of Nursing n 2010
Army Diploma in Critical Care Nursing, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center n 1990
Arapahoe Community College Nurse Refresher Course- 2004
Texas Christian University, Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing-1988