CURRICULUM VITAE



CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Sandra Fontenette, RN BSN TELEPHONE: (409) 772-1926

BUSINESS ADDRESS: University of Texas Medical Branch Email: smfonten@utmb

301 University Boulevard

Galveston, TX 77555

EDUCATION

Undergraduate

1979- 1982 Prairie View A&M University 60 College Hours Nursing

Prairie View TX

1992-1995 Galveston Community College Associate of Science Nursing

Galveston TX May, 1995

2005-2007 University of Texas Medical Branch Bachelors of Science Nursing

August, 2007

Graduate

2011- Present University of Texas Medical Branch Masters in Nursing Education

School of Nursing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2001-Present

Nurse Clinician III – Outpatient/Inpatient

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital

Internal Medicine Specialty Clinic

Non-Invasive Cardiology Services-Echocardiography Lab

Cardiac Rehabilitation, Non-Invasive Cardiology Procedural Area, and Heart Failure Intervention

Division of Cardiology

300 University Boulevard

Galveston, TX 77555-0763

Responsibilities:

Manages individualized, goal directed care through the use of the nursing process in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care), for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family in order to address all identified needs.

Demonstrate the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patients responses, which are then reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs.

Maintain current knowledge, and licensure. Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the cardiac rehabilitation unit as defined in the scope of service to ensure the unique nature of the patient is addressed.

Independently and competently assists with activities for assigned are embodying UTMB’s core values.

Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals.

Performs and reports POCT. Test Site Manager for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Echocardiography Lab.

Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation on all patients, units and hospital records.

Demonstrate acceptable productivity and practices cost containment for the practice and the patient.

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the cardiac rehabilitation unit as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed.

Prepares exercise prescriptions for approval by the medical director.

Set mutual goals with the patients for coronary artery disease modification.

Assesses patient’s compliance with risk reduction weekly.

Formulate post discharge plans and prepares a summary letter to the referring physician.

Participated in team meetings, covering key points in patient care issues.

May 1998- August 2001

Nurse Clinician II, Nursing Service

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital

Cardiology Intensive Care Unit

300 University Boulevard

Galveston, TX 77555

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to formulate, implement, and modify the patient’s plan of care.

Managed all phases of care for critically ill patients. Held the responsibility as charge nurse for overseeing patients care, staff assignments, emergency responses, transport, and management of all in-house patients.

Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patients/families, generating positive public relationships through efforts in care and treatment.

Advocate on behalf of patients/families to support and or defend their values and rights.

Skillfully utilized and maintained specialized equipment, devices, and computer programs.

Maintain confidentiality of appropriate patient information.

Demonstrate sound clinical skills in assessing cardiac rate, rhythm, and ischemic changes.

Practiced within legal boundaries of the nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.

July 1995- May 1998

Nurse Clinician I/II, Nursing Service

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital

Texas Department of Corrections

301 Harborside

Galveston, TX 77551

Responsibilities:

Provided care in a maximum security correction facility which housed 1500 inmates.

Provided care, treatment and documentation for patients on medical surgical units.

Respect and support patient’s rights.

Safely and competently deliver age and specialty appropriate nursing care to identified patient group.

Evaluates the patient response and outcomes to implemented care and modify the plan accordingly.

Functions as an independent and supportive team member.

Adheres to internal controls established for the department and security personnel.

Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty populations.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

7- 31- 1995 Registered Nurse

Board of Nurse Examiners Texas

9-21-2008 Level II CVRN Board Certified Cardiac Nursing

American College of Cardiovascular Nursing

1-27-2013 Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses

11-4-2013 American Association of Critical Care Nurses

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND TRAINING

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 12/2013

Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses (GCAPN)

Texas Nurses Association (TNA)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Community Faith Based Nursing Committee

POCT Test Site Manager

Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Maintain Basic Life Support Certification

References: Available upon request

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