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Cherie Annette Cross

1130 Disco Loop, Friendsville,TN

Summary

I am a dedicated RN with 27 years of experience in various fields of direct bedside nursing. Being team oriented, knowledgeable and motivated are all characteristics I possess to provide the best care to my patients. Being an Advocate for a post operative patient is one of the most important goals I strive to achieve

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff RN

Blount Memorial Hospital , PACU
Maryville, TN
11.2007 - Current
  • Direct bedside care of patients recovering from general anesthesia and surgical procedures ranging from elective to emergent outpatient procedures to major surgical procedures for patients requiring overnight hospitalizations
  • Conduct general patient assessments and assessed surgical sites and monitoring during the PACU one phase of care for changes or complications
  • Monitoring of post surgical patients airways, vitals, and management of pain with administration of IV and PO meds, with orders provided by anesthesia
  • Coordinate care with Surgeons and Anesthesia staff , and carry out interventions to enhance continum of care
  • Provide guidance and support to less experienced staff, as well as serve as preceptor to new RNs in the PACU department
  • Provide emotional support to patient recovering from surgery and anesthesia
  • Advocate for patient needs while in PACU as well as anticipated any needs post-op for patients being sent to PACU 2 phase to be discharged home

RN Staff Nurse

Blount Memorial Hospital, Endoscopy Lab
Maryville TN
12.1998 - 11.2006
  • Performed patient assessment and pre-operative teaching prior to procedure.
  • Assisted physician with endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and bronchoscopy.
  • Monitored vital signs during all stages of the procedure.
  • Assisted physician with biopsies, sputum specimens, polypectomies and prepared specimens to be taken to lab
  • Provided post-procedure care instructions to patients and families.
  • Managed and administered conscious sedation medications as ordered by the physician.
  • Ensured that all equipment used in the procedure was functioning properly before beginning the procedure.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information related to the endoscopic procedure in accordance with state laws and regulations.
  • Instructed family members regarding post-procedure care for their loved one who underwent an endoscopic procedure.
  • Conducted follow-up phone calls with patients who recently had an Endoscopy Procedure.
  • Stocked procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Monitored vital signs during all stages of the procedure.

Staff RN Endoscopy Center Director

Blount Gastroenterology Associates/TN. Endo Center
Maryville, TN
12.1997 - 07.2006
  • Hired, evaluated and mentored staff
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement and implementation of quality improvement projects
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Prepared center for first time AAAHC survey accreditation, including staff preparedness, implemented changes suggested, maintained staff preparedness by implementing readiness tools for continuing education of survey standards
  • Conscious Sedation to patients for EGD and Colonoscopy procedures
  • Discharge and teaching to patients for their diagnosis
  • Assisted physician with polypectomies, biopsies and prepared specimens to be sent to lab for testing, diagnosis
  • Maintain safe environment for patients and staff
  • Processing of scopes with manual pre cleaning process and processing scopes through automatic scope reprocessing machine
  • Maintain staff records and run quarterly fire drills, mega codes, and monthly generator checks

ICU RN

Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
08.1996 - 03.2003
  • Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Care of ventilated patients
  • Titration of medication drips such as vasopressors
  • Dressing Changes and maintenance of central lines and and CVL dressing changes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carson Newman
Jefferson City , TN
05.1996

Skills

  • Critical Care
  • Direct patient care post surgery/ anesthesia
  • Post surgical wound assessments
  • Family and patient education about their surgery and post- op expectations
  • Perioperative Care, including all phases of peri- anesthesia
  • ACLS , BLS, PALS certifications and application of those skills in everyday care

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff RN

Blount Memorial Hospital , PACU
11.2007 - Current

RN Staff Nurse

Blount Memorial Hospital, Endoscopy Lab
12.1998 - 11.2006

Staff RN Endoscopy Center Director

Blount Gastroenterology Associates/TN. Endo Center
12.1997 - 07.2006

ICU RN

Blount Memorial Hospital
08.1996 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carson Newman

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