Sandra Asanjarani, RNC-OB, MS, NPWH, C-EFM
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Sandra Asanjarani, RNC-OB, MS, NPWH, C-EFM, is the perinatal safety nurse and the team leader for the Baby-Friendly Journey at New York-Presbyterian/Queens. She obtained her RN degree from Queensborough Community College and her bachelor’s in science degree from Adelphi University. Sandra continued her studies and obtained her Nurse Practitioner credential in Women’s Health and Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as her Perinatal Clinical Specialty Degree at Stony Brook University. Sandra holds multiple certifications in her field of expertise. Prior to working at New York-Presbyterian/Queens, she worked as an Associate Director for Quality/Safety and Risk Management at Jacobi Medical Center. She has worked in the field of maternal child as an administrator, labor and delivery nurse manager, perinatal informatics specialist, and a labor and delivery nurse for over 25 years in both the private sector and public sector. Sandra is a member of the executive board of directors at the New York State Nurses Association and is on the March of Dimes board of directors for Queens. She recently published a chapter in medical textbook with Dr. Daniel Skupski about Hypertensive Crisis in Pregnancy. She has received many awards for her expertise and knowledge. Her most recent award was in 2019 for Advance Practice Nurse at New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sandra Asanjarani has employment relationships with New York Presbyterian Health System and Adelphi University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sandra Asanjarani is a member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health.
