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Cheri Pittman

Hilliard,OH

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse who proudly maintains a highly productive, efficient and quality-driven environment at all times. Registered Nurse with 15 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing care in an outpatient setting as well as inpatient.  Comprehensive hands-on training in all areas of patient care with advanced proficiency in electronic charting systems like Athena, Powerchart and several others over the span of 15 years. Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse

Mount Carmel West
Columbus, OH
02.2011 - Current
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
  • Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
  • Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
  • Used Athena to schedule and manage patient appointments. 
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
  • Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Supervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of 24 physicians, nurses and support staff.
  • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
  • Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments 
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
  • Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.
  • Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets served.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
  • Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.
  • Used Athena to schedule and manage patient appointments. 
  • Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing the purpose of their visit.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.

Staff Registered Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
01.2006 - 07.2009
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Managed team of medical support personnel.
  • Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
  • Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
  • Responded to Code Red pages and followed through on disposition of patients.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Verified important patient information such as Name, Date of Birth and Address for entry into the patient management system. 
  • Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets served.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
  • Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance.
  • Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments 
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
  • Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
  • Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence darlington technical college
Florence, SC
2005

Certificate of nursing - LPN

Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
2003

High School Diploma -

West Florence High School
Florence, SC
1994

Skills

  • Staff coaching
  • Information collection
  • Dosage calculation
  • Precepting
  • One-on-one instruction
  • Acute care expertise
  • Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
  • CPR certification
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Minor surgery assistance awareness
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Policy and program development
  • Catheter insertion and removal
  • Foley catheters
  • Patient-focused care
  • Supervisory training
  • Strategic planning capability
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Physical assessments
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Clinical instruction
  • Managing deadlines
  • Academic advising
  • Culturally-competent care
  • Clerical writing
  • Scheduling 
  • Mobility assistance aptitude
  • Clinical judgment
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Medicaid statutes and regulations
  • Small group instruction
  • Positive behavior modeling
  • Women's health exams
  • Pre- and post-surgical care
  • Student evaluations
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • NG tube insertion and removal
  • Analytical thinking
     
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient evaluation
  • Program management
  • Intravenous therapy comprehension
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Reporting requirements
  • Hospice philosophy understanding
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Planning and development
  • Medicaid management information systems
  • Feeding assistance
  • Records maintenance 

Accomplishments

Participated in developing a better process in the outpatient setting for how prior authorizations are completed for medications and also how Preadmittion testing is completed in an efficient manner.

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse

Mount Carmel West
02.2011 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse

McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 07.2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence darlington technical college

Certificate of nursing - LPN

Florence Darlington Technical College

High School Diploma -

West Florence High School

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