Cheryl Achbach
Registered Nurse
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Team-driven individual experienced in working in fast-paced environments and offering expertise as a Clinical Resource Nurse. A composed and resourceful individual with the know-how to maximize nursing staff output. Promoting exemplary leadership, delegation, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Resource Nurse
Monument Health Cancer Care Institute
2016.10 - Current
- Skillfully assessed each patient and detailed symptoms and medical history to help develop plan of care.
- Efficiently allocated nursing staff to patients based upon severity of conditions, injuries or illnesses.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients and medical staff to help relieve stress.
- Mentored newly hired nurses on facility's processes and procedures while providing valuable feedback and positive reinforcement.
Surgical Nurse/Brachytherapy Nurse
Monument Health Cancer Care Institute
2016.10 - Current
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assessed patients for procedure immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Clinical Resource Nurse
Monument Health-Med/Surg Inpatient
2005.05 - 2016.09
- Mentored newly hired nurses on facility's processes and procedures while providing valuable feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD 2001.05 -
Skills
Support and Education
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Clinical Resource Nurse
Monument Health Cancer Care Institute
2016.10 - Current
Surgical Nurse/Brachytherapy Nurse
Monument Health Cancer Care Institute
2016.10 - Current
Clinical Resource Nurse
Monument Health-Med/Surg Inpatient
2005.05 - 2016.09
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
2001.05 -
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