Cheryl Bynum
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over fifteen years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications and treatments to patients as prescribed.
- Improved medical record accuracy through diligent documentation of patients health assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Provided emergency care to patients by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new patients.
- Educated patients about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
Crisis Nurse
Angel Staffing
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating critical conditions in high-stress environments.
- Reduced patient wait time through effective triage and prioritization of medical needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients.
- Ensured the safety of patients and staff by adhering to strict infection control protocols during disease outbreaks and pandemics.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering life-saving interventions such as CPR, defibrillation, and intubation.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures, ensuring accurate and timely treatment for patients in crisis situations.
- Acted as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met and concerns addressed throughout the treatment process.
Crisis Response Nurse
Krucial Staffing
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by quickly assessing and prioritizing critical needs in emergency situations.
- Enhanced team efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement crisis response plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through comprehensive discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic support to individuals and families during high-stress situations.
- Streamlined communication between medical professionals, patients, and family members for optimal care management.
- Maintained accurate documentation of interventions, assessments, and evaluations for proper continuity of care.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Established and maintained positive relationships with physicians, hospital staff, patients and families
- Supervised hiring, training and development of nursing and nursing staff
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development
- Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff
- Educated patients about treatment care plans
- Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration
- Conducted probationary and annual performance evaluations of all nursing staff
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
Patient Care Coordinator
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction
- Improved patient outcomes through value-added services
- Facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff, coordinating special events for patients and families and providing educational materials and emotional guidance
- Provided patients with treatment information, ensured comprehension
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Charge Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 11.2017
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing -
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southeast Arkansas Community College
Pine Bluff, AR05.2009
Skills
- Patient record auditing
- Patient care management
- Staff training
- Clinical Instruction
- Care plan management
- Duty delegation
- Patient assessments
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Diabetic Care
- Support and Education
- Prison Protocols
- Medication Administration
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Crisis Nurse
Angel Staffing
12.2020 - 04.2021
Crisis Response Nurse
Krucial Staffing
11.2020 - 12.2020
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
03.2020 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Manager
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Coordinator
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 06.2019
Charge Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing -
Southeast Arkansas College
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southeast Arkansas Community College
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