Cheri Byrd
Crowley
Summary
BSN Student who is self-motivated and a decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills, and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support clients, and work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes for the clients and families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Fort Worth
07.1998 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and report changes promptly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department of Defense
Oceanside
11.1997 - 05.1998
- First nurse hired to pilot the after-hour Ambulatory Care Clinic.
- I operated the after-hours ambulatory care clinic with the Commander Nurse Practitioner and the Captain Medical Doctor.
- Triaged the patients for the available eight slots allotted for after-hours care.
- Triaged patients' concerns based on stated symptoms, and documented vital signs.
- Cared for patients, which consisted of infants, toddlers, adolescents, maternity patients, military spouses, and veterans.
- Administered medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices, and labeled specimens for testing.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Richardson, TX03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12-2015
Skills
- Work planning and coordination
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Adaptable and flexible
- Responsible and dependable
- Physical stamina
- HIPAA compliance
- Procedure explanation
- Patient electronic charting
- First aid and CPR
- Infection control
- Treatment room preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Patient observation
Certification
Certified- Basic Life Support CPR, current
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month 1994 for outstandingr performance and team contributions
Affiliations
Member, Sigma Tau Delta
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
07.1998 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department of Defense
11.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Texas Wesleyan University