Autumn Sanftner
Summerset
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Healthcare professional skilled in post-anesthesia care, ready to contribute expertise in patient recovery. Recognized for meticulous care and ability to manage complex cases efficiently. Known for teamwork and adaptability, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Supported successful implementation of newly adopted protocols within the PACU department through active involvement in training sessions and policy updates.
- Increased patient comfort during recovery by addressing anxiety and concerns about surgery results.
- Managed challenging cases effectively by utilizing clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and prioritization techniques in dynamic situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Rapid City Medical Center: Skin Institute
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Monument Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Server/Bartender
Applebee's
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
- Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
Secretary
Pathway Assisted Living And Memory Care
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Encouraged full participation in activities from all attendees, which helped drive excitement.
- Documented daily activities and intake in nursing notes, care plans and communication books to fulfill state requirements.
- Reported hazardous conditions to supervisor or nurse to maximize safety and well-being of residents.
- Visited with residents to enhance sensory stimulation and reality orientation and meet individual needs as outlined in activity care plan.
- Planned and implemented activity programs, special events and outings for residents to improve cognitive functions and emotional and mental health.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
- Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Belle Fourche High School
05.2015
Skills
- Performance improvement
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Appointment Scheduling
- Keyboarding skills
- HIPAA guideline compliance
- Equipment sterilization
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Quickbooks
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
- Payroll Processing
- Fluid management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Continuing education
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Blood transfusion
- Post-anesthesia care
- Sedation administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Compassionate care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Patient recovery assessments
- Patient education
- IV fluid administration
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- Analgesia pumps
- Accurate documentation
- Teamwork
- Basic life support
Contact
Summerset, SD 57769
Education
High School Diploma- Belle Fourche, SD,
Bachelors in the Science of Nursing- Brookings SD
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rapid City Medical Center: Skin Institute
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Monument Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
Secretary
Pathway Assisted Living And Memory Care
05.2017 - 01.2018
Server/Bartender
Applebee's
04.2014 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Belle Fourche High School
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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