SANDRA KAY CHESLEY, BSN, RN

Murphy, TX ***** 214-***-**** ad22zb@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished Registered Nurse brings extensive leadership experience in nursing administration, departmental operations, and staff management. Adept at devising and implementing initiatives that reduce costs and increase departmental efficiency. Excellent staff advocate and mediator known to develop a culture of respect and collaboration among medical teams and physicians. Trains and supervises nursing staff into skilled professionals focused on quality and evidence-based practice.

CORE STRENGTHS

Intervention & Evaluation Leadership Staff Teaching Precepting Staff Supervision Task Delegation Collaboration Patient Advocacy Patient Education Assessments Patient Care Plans Documentation Problem Solving

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) HIPAA

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Widener University, 2001

License: RN State of Texas

Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas Surgical Hospital PRE OP/PAT NURSE October- current

PRE-OP/PAT NURSE Eminent Medical Center, Richardson, TX 2019 – 2021

»Prepared patients for surgery by performing assessments, obtaining vital statistics, answering questions, providing pre-op instructions, and ensuring signing of appropriate forms.

»Performed basic pre-op diagnostic tests and communicated abnormal results to physicians.

»Reviewed orders, consents, medical histories, and test results for completion and documentation prior to the date of service.

HOME HEALTH NURSE Veritas Home Healthcare, Plano, TX 2018 –2019

»Managed a caseload of home health patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary medical team, physicians, and family.

»Assessed patients, devised and implemented care plans; revised as needed by reassessing based on changing conditions, age, and developmental status.

»Administered care in strict accordance with nursing policies, procedures, standards of practice, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

»Covered call during the center’s off hours.

HOUSE NURSING SUPERVISOR Medical City McKinney, McKinney, TX 2010 – 2018

»Supervised staff in collaboration with staffing coordinator, ensuring patients received optimal care.

»Coordinated bed assignments and patient placement with managers and charge nurses.

»Facilitated daily bed board meetings and reported daily to Administration and senior leadership.

CLINICAL ORTHOPEDIC COORDINATOR Medical Center of McKinney, McKinney, TX 2008 – 2010

»Managed nursing staff, including task assignments and ensured quality patient care based on evidence-based-practice; demonstrated strong communication skills to resolve patient and staff concerns.

»Trained staff in nursing protocols and departmental procedures; administered evaluations and disciplinary actions.

»Wrote and updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

»Participated in codes and emergency procedures, remaining calm, skilled, and efficient.

Earlier Positions: Clinical Stroke Coordinator Medical Surgical Charge Nurse