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Cheryl Brock

Cheryl Brock

Nursing
Grove,OK

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Southwest Medical Center, excelling in patient education and care planning. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety through effective medication administration and innovative problem-solving. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and achieving significant operational improvements, driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

2012
2012
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

Trinity Home Care
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.

Director Infection Control/Employee Health/Autolog

Southwest Medical Center
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.

Staff Nurse

Integris Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2011
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.

Clinical Documentation Nurse

Pampa Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2008

Audited Charts for information concerning signs/symptoms documented by staff. Discerning those with Doctors documentation for Diagnosis, which usually led to querying Doctors on their the information in chart that needed reviewed.

In nine months time a total of 180,000 savings for the hospital due to items not sddressed and then found. Was an eye opener.

Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Southwest Medical Center
03.2002 - 07.2004
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Performed accurate assessment of vital signs, lab results, and physical examinations to identify early signs of complications or deterioration.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the Intensive Care Unit.

Director Infection Control/Employee Health

Southwest Medical Center
05.1998 - 06.2002
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Education

Nursing

Kansas Newman University
Wichita, KS
05.1997

Nursing

Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS
05.1985

College Bound

Scott City High Scholl
Scott Coty Kansas
05.1968

Skills

Patient education

Care planning

Medication and IV administration

Patient safety

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Integris Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2011

Clinical Documentation Nurse

Pampa Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2008

Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Southwest Medical Center
03.2002 - 07.2004

Director Infection Control/Employee Health

Southwest Medical Center
05.1998 - 06.2002

Staff Nurse

Trinity Home Care

Director Infection Control/Employee Health/Autolog

Southwest Medical Center

Nursing

Kansas Newman University

Nursing

Seward County Community College

College Bound

Scott City High Scholl
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