PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
SANDRA
HUGGINS
PO Box 111, Alturas, Florida 33820 (H) 863-***-**** *********@*****.*** Professional Registered Nurse with seven years experience in clinical settings. Three plus years of basic screening, treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services as a member of a Primary Health Care Team in Home Health. Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
High level of autonomy
Qualified critical care nurse
Adept at prioritizing/managing
Palliative care awareness
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Thorough physical assessments
Patient and family advocacy
MARCH 2013-CURRENT
Charge Registered Nurse Lake Wales Medical Center Lake Wales, FL Chronic patient care in MED-SURG, PCU and TCU units, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-7 patients per shift. Primary care, assessment and evaluation of cardiac and stroke patients. Charge nurse on progressive care floor.
JUNE 2010-AUGUST 2013
LPN and RN Hometown Homecare Lakeland, FL
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of homebound patients. Management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure quality care. Developed care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. JANUARY 1990-JUNE 2010
CNA-HHA Self Employed Bartow, FL
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly clients. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and diseases.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
2012
Associate of Science: Nursing
Polk State College, Winter Haven, FL
2009
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing
Ridge Career Center, Winter Haven, FL
2008
Associate of Arts: Nursing
Polk State College, Winter Haven, FL
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification