Sandra Adams

Registered Nurse with 15+ years of diverse clinical experience in critical care, mental health, hospice, home health, and school nursing. Strong background in triage, patient education, and rapid assessment across high-acuity and remote settings. Known for calm communication, reliability, and excellent clinical judgment. Seeking a part-time telenurse position that supports work–life balance while allowing me to continue providing safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care.

Registered Nurse - San Antonio State Hospital - San Antonio, TX

(2026-01)

• Provide care for patients with complex mental health diagnoses, requiring strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Administer and monitor medications with high attention to safety.
• Collaborate daily with treatment teams to ensure continuity of care—skills directly transferable to remote care coordination.

Hospice RN - La Diferencia Hospice - San Antonio, TX

(2025-06 - 2026)

• Offered compassionate support to patients and families, often via phone communication.
• Coordinated care with physicians and caregivers to maintain comfort and safety.
• Managed ongoing case communication—mirroring telehealth follow-up workflows.

Burn Unit RN - Kako' Contract Company – Brook Army Medical Center - Fort Sam Houston, TX

(2023 - 2025-06)

• Delivered advanced wound care and monitored complex skin conditions including SJS, TENS, and Fournier gangrene.
• Identified changes in patient condition quickly—critical for remote triage accuracy.
• Educated patients and families on care plans, reinforcing strong communication skills.

Home Health RN - South Texas Regional Home Health - Pleasanton, TX

(2022 - 2023)

• Conducted patient assessments in home settings, often relying on verbal descriptions and remote communication.
• Provided wound care, triage, and education—key components of telehealth nursing.
• Connected patients with resources and coordinated care with physicians.

Travel ICU Nurse - Travel ICU Nurse - Corpus Christi, Palestine, San Antonio, Kyle, Midland (TX), and Albuquerque (NM)

(2020 - 2022)

COVID-19 Pandemic

• Delivered critical care in rapidly changing environments.
• Managed ventilated patients and complex conditions, strengthening high-level assessment skills used in tele-triage.
• Adapted quickly to new systems and workflows—valuable for remote platforms.

ICU RN - Connally Memorial Hospital - Floresville, TX

(2018 - 2020)

• Cared for critically ill patients including those with COVID-19.
• Managed tracheostomies, PEG tubes, colostomies, and wound vacs.
• Performed IV infusions, lab draws, and assisted with bedside procedures.
• Identified abnormal clinical changes and cardiac dysrhythmias—skills essential for remote triage decision-making.

School Nurse - Sky Harbour Elementary - San Antonio, TX

(2015 - 2018)

• Assessed student illnesses and injuries, often relying on quick triage and communication with parents.
• Ensured medication and vaccination compliance.
• Provided education on hygiene and development—mirrors telehealth patient teaching.

ICU RN - Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, TX

(2011 - 2015)

• Delivered high-acuity care for critically ill patients.
• Assisted with bedside procedures and monitored for cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Strengthened rapid assessment and communication skills foundational to telehealth nursing.

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing - St. Philip's College (2010 - 2011)

LVN Certification - Nursing - St. Philip's College (2004 - 2006)