Cheryl Anderson
Pelkie,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baraga County Memorial, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care quality through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Recognized for mentoring staff and implementing infection control measures, fostering a safe and supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reigstered Nurse
Baraga County Memorial
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, delivering critical care swiftly.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance patient care quality and efficiency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MISkills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Care planning
Professional bedside manner
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Precepting
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Performing ekgs
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Maintaining privacy
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
EMR / EHR
High level of autonomy
Chronic disease management
Staff supervision
Emergency procedures
HIPAA education
Health screening
Hospice and palliative care
Oxygen saturation standards
Managing deadlines
Call triaging
Supply restocking
Home care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Reigstered Nurse
Baraga County Memorial
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University