Sandra D. Young
Spokane, WA. 99206
509-***-**** cell
*************@*****.***
Objective
Obtain full time position in a Medical/Healthcare/Supervisory setting.
Qualifications
A varied background in the medical profession, including experience as a Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse, Cardiographic Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, as well as, Primary Instructor for EMT- B for U. S. Army Reserve Unit. U.S. Army career and, civilian experiences have given a broad knowledge base, in roles of servant leadership. Military background imbues a very strong sense of dedication to duty, and commitment to the highest level of performance.
Member of Carrington College Advisory Board.
Education
Practical Nurse Course, Academy of Health Sciences, 2000
Basic Critical Care Course, 2000
Cardiac Specialist Course, Academy of Health Sciences, 1990
Commandant Award Recipient
CCT- Cardiovascular Credentialing, 1996
Medical Specialist Course, Academy of Health Sciences, 1988
NR- EMT, 2001
Pre- hospital Trauma Life Support, 2001
Army Instructor Training Course/ Small Group instructor course, Camp Mabry, TX, 2002
Advanced Non- Commissioned Officer Course, Camp Cook, LA, 2003
Basic Non- Commissioned Officer Course, Ft. Meade, SD, 1996
Primary Leadership Development Course, Camp Parks, CA, 1992
High School Graduate, University High School, Spokane, WA, 1987
Relevant Experience
Medical Office Manager/LPN 2010-current
QTC- A Lockheed-Martin Company Steven Tran, Area Manager
Oversee daily operation and functionality of Spokane office and Kennewick satellite clinic.
Supervision of medical staff, extern training site for Carrington College. Assure local veterans are treated with the highest level of respect and dignity during the independent examination process on the way to benefit establishment, this include veterans, retirees, pending medical discharge, and pre- separation from service soldiers. Ensure contracted medical providers have all diagnostic information in a timely manner, performed correctly, and to the highest degree of accuracy, also ensuring medical and psychological provider complete reports within desired time span, set by Veteran’s Administration. Testing in office includes- EKG, PFT, ABI, blood draw, visual acuity and basic vital signs. Operate within allowed budget restraints, maintain office environment and equipment in good operating condition. Responsible for maintaining office/ exam supplies, staffing schedules. Mentor and train staff and visiting students to the utmost of my ability. Coordinate electronic records between local offices and home office in Diamond Bar, CA. Over term of employment improved office efficiency, and audit scores average of 75%.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2009-2010
Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Specialty Care Center Wendy Kent, RN, HSD
Functioned as Charge Nurse for 66 bed facility.
Duties included: Monitoring residents’ daily health status, reporting changes to physicians, administering medications via oral and injectable routes, various types of dressing changes, wound care assessment, finger stick glucose monitoring, assuring resident appointment are scheduled, updating families as to status of residents health, assisting residents with activities of daily living and range of motion exercises/ ambulation. Setting standard of care and practice to higher level through mentorship and demonstration to subordinate caregivers.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2006-2009
Sullivan Park Care Center Kathy Monteressi, DNS
Function as floor nurse for 120+ bed facility. Duties included: monitoring residents’ daily health status, reporting changes to physicians, administering medications via oral, PEG tube, injection. Various types of dressing changes, wound care assessment, finger stick glucose monitoring, assuring resident appointment are scheduled, updating families as to status of residents health, assisting residents with activities of daily living and range of motion exercises/ ambulation. Participated in achieving deficiency free Department of Health Audit.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2006
Zachary Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Tonja Hays, DON
Functioned as floor nurse for 120+ bed facility. Duties included: Monitoring residents’ daily health status, reporting changes to physicians, administering medications via oral, PEG tube, injection, various types of dressing changes, wound care assessment, finger stick glucose monitoring, assuring resident appointment are scheduled, updating families as to status of residents health, assisting residents with activities of daily living and range of motion exercises/ ambulation.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2004-2005
Caring Hearts Nursing Agency
Trinity Hospice Home Health Care
Supplemental/ On- Call nursing duties, while primarily an at home mom.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Instructor EKG Technician Course 2004
Condensed Curriculum International Joann DeCarra, Course Coordinator
Functioned as the sole instructor EKG technician/ certification course. Duties included: teaching basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, medical terminology, electro physiology, placement of EKG leads, basic interpretation of 12-lead EKG, identification cardiac arrhythmias, signs and symptoms of cardiac events, proctor for all class room testing, maintaining and averaging grades to standard of curriculum, proctor for certification testing through National Association of Phlebotomy Technicians. Achieved 100% pass rate for students completing National Certification Testing.
Military Medical Experience 1986-2007 (Retired)
Troop Medical Clinic/Battalion Aid Station- triage and patient care.
Emergency Medical Treatment Ward- Assistant Ward Master
Surgical Intensive Care Ward- Ward Master
Physical Examination Station- in charge of Cardiographic testing for over 40 physicals daily. Pre- deployment screening, and immunizations.
Instructor/ Writer- Primary Instructor for Emergency Medical Technician- Basic, Combat Lifesaver Courses, train up for pre-deployment, including risk assessment, and environmental hazard familiarization/orientation.