Andrea Sherman
Independence,MO
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Talented professional brings strong background in critical care. Confident in overseeing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and difficult recoveries. Caring in partnering with loved ones and support staff to deliver exceptional care to each patient. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Kansas City, MO
01.1992 - Current
- Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated parents on topics such as nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, homecare instructions.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in neonatal care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Saint Luke's Nursing School
Kansas City, MO05-1992
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emergency Interventions
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Mentoring
- Family Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
01.1992 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
Saint Luke's Nursing School