SANDRA KAY NICKERSON

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SPOKANE, WA 99205

509-***-****

abyhyw@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Registered Nurse

Highly skilled career professional with more than 25 years practical experience in hospital, critical care and post anesthesia recovery.

Experience in postsurgical care of OB/GYN, general surgical, orthopedic/podiatry, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, pediatrics, phone triage/postoperative follow up, cardiac, respiratory, endoscopy/GI, assistance with epideral/nerve blocks, cardioversions, and isolation protocols.

Computer skilled, MEDITECH experienced, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, and patient referral. Proficient in documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.

Minor surgical procedures.

CREDENTIALS

Board Examination

1988

License, State of Washington

1988

EXPERIENCE

Post anesthesia Recovery Nurse

2010-2011

Deaconess Medical Center, Spokane, Washington

Certified Ambulatory Post anesthesia Nurse

2005-2010

Rockwood Clinic, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Spokane, Washington

Staff Nurse, Acute Care Unit

1988-2005

Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington

Staff Nurse, Respiratory/Cancer Treatment, Licensed Practical Nurse

1983-1986

Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington

Office Assisting/Medical Secretary

1983-1985

Doctors’ Dwinnell, Shanks, and Thrasher, Spokane, Washington

Associated Student Body Secretary, WACC Interim Secretary

1982-1983

Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington/Washington State Community Colleges Secretary

Mailroom Aide, Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington 1977-1978

EDUCATION

Washington State University, RN to BSN

2009

Spokane Campus, Spokane, Washington

Mesa Community College, Associate Degree Nursing 1987-1988

Mesa Community College, Mesa Arizona

Spokane Community College, Licensed Practical Nursing

Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington 1980-1983

Spokane Community College, General Secretary/Medical Secretary

Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington 1977-1979

Nezperce Junior/Senior High School, General Studies

Nezperce, Idaho 1973-1977

AFFILIATIONS

Washington State Nurses’ Association

1988-2005

American Nursing Association

Current

American Society of Perianesthesia Nursing

National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing

2006-Current

2009-Ccurent

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Campfire USA Volunteer

1989-1991

Spokane, Washington

Assisted with the yearly, candy drive to support children in need, an opportunity to attend summer camp.

Assisted with, and donated to yearly school supply drive to assist children in need.

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