Cheryl Black
Mcdonough
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of diverse healthcare experience, excelling in emergency care, hospice, and patient assessment. Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, tracheostomy, and wound care, with a steadfast commitment to patient safety and recovery. Passionate about improving patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective teamwork within healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Atrium Navicent Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted with Codes, CPR, drips, EKGs, oncology care, post-op care, immunotherapy, hospice care, and palliative care.
- Administer medications, IV initiation and maintenance, PICC line and central line maintenance, and dressing changes.
- Wound care, wound vacs, foley placement, ostomies, and gtube feeds.
- Parenteral nutrition, lab draws, I&Os, CIWA, isolation, psych patients.
RN
Southern Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided critical care in a high-pressure ER setting, assisted with codes, CPR, drips, EKGs, and telemetry.
- Medication administration, diabetic care, lab draws and monitoring, EKGs, and triage.
- Wound care, ostomies, foley placement, ostomy care, and gtube feeds.
- Parenteral nutrition, lab draws and monitoring, CIWA, isolation, psych, and suicide ideation monitoring.
RN
Wellstar Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted with codes and provided critical care in high pressure ER settings.
- Administered medications, drips, diabetic care, foley placement and care, lab draws and monitoring.
- Operated medical equipment, psych monitoring, and isolation.
- Wound care, ostomy care, gtube feedings, and parenteral nutrition.
- Implemented patient monitoring, telemetry monitoring, and triage.
- Marietta, GA
LPN
Northside Hospital Women's Services
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Pre-op, Consent verifications, medication administration, ensure patient safety, assist with epidural placement.
- Monitored patient conditions post-anesthesia in PACU, promptly addressing concerns to enhance recovery times and improve patient comfort and outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare operating rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment ready for surgery.
- Sandy Springs, GA
LPN
Supplemental Health Care
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted intake assessments.
- Ensured accurate vitals monitoring, enhancing diabetic and first aid care.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety.
- Conducted CIWA/COWS evaluations to identify withdrawal symptoms, leading to timely interventions.
- Decatur, GA
LPN
Sacred Journey Hospice
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted patient assessments and evaluations, enhancing care plans and outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient conditions, ensuring safety and efficacy.
- Provided specialized care for wounds, gtubes, ostomies, and catheters, improving patient comfort.
- Managed diabetic care, achieving stable glucose levels and reducing complications.
- Tracked intake and output, contributing to accurate patient health records and care decisions.
- Fostered a compassionate environment for patients, enhancing emotional well-being and trust in care services.
- Mcdonough, GA
LPN
Magnolia Hospice
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients, plan of care, provided palliative care, medication administration, monitored patients, wound care, g tube, ostomy care, catheters, I&O, diabetic care.
- Riverdale, GA
LPN
Advanced Care Partners
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted pediatric assessments and managed ventilator care with a focus on patient safety.
- Administered medications, ensuring effective treatment and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline care, reducing wait times and enhancing efficiency.
- Engaged families in care processes, fostering trust and improving patient satisfaction.
- Provided compassionate care, enhancing patient comfort and communication.
- Mcdonough, GA
LPN
St. Augustine Plantation
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Delivered care for dementia and hospice residents, ensuring medication accuracy.
- Led nursing assistants, enhancing patient care quality.
- Monitored treatment, collaborated with providers, managed pt appointments, and communicated with family members.
- Provided diabetic care, wound care, hospice care, palliative care, foley placement, and gtube feedings.
- Delivered compassionate care to residents, enhancing their quality of life through tailored support and effective communication.
Education
AA -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12-2004
ASN -
Southern Crescent Technical College
McDonough, GA05.2023
PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA -
Lively Technical Center
Tallahassee, FL05.2014
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Palliative Care
- IV Therapy
- Tracheostomy
- Catheter Care
- Epic Systems
- Diabetes Management
- Wound Care
- Emergency Care
- Operating Room
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
RN
Atrium Navicent Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2025
RN
Southern Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - 04.2025
RN
Wellstar Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2025
LPN
Northside Hospital Women's Services
04.2023 - 12.2023
LPN
Supplemental Health Care
03.2022 - 10.2022
LPN
Sacred Journey Hospice
06.2021 - 03.2022
LPN
Magnolia Hospice
12.2020 - 12.2021
LPN
Advanced Care Partners
02.2019 - 12.2020
LPN
St. Augustine Plantation
05.2015 - 05.2020
AA -
Florida State University
ASN -
Southern Crescent Technical College
PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA -
Lively Technical Center