Cheryl Cooper
Three Rivers,MI
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Three Rivers Beaon Health
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Nurse / Medical/Oncology, Cardiac, Post-Surgical Nursing
Spectrum Health Lakeland
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Providing nursing care for up to five patients floating to various units as needed
- Performing admissions and discharges, medication administration, acquiring and assessment of vital signs and patient acuity, starting and maintaining peripheral IV lines, record keeping, order management, supervision, interdisciplinary communication and plan of care
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Kindred Hospice
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Direct nursing care to hospice patients, including medication and symptom management, assessment, evaluation, and development of plan of care with interdisciplinary coordination
- Maintaining of all patient records, monitoring of medical equipment, providing of wound care, evaluating client needs, training families and facility staff in implementation of patient needs, and providing supervision
Registered Nurse Charge
Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Direct resident care, medication management, client assessment, rounding with physician, order management, record keeping, monitoring of medical equipment, wound care, evaluating client needs, development and implementation of care plans, supervision
Registered nurse / Medical/Surgical and ICU Nursing
Three Rivers Health
10.2014 - 05.2019
- Total nursing care for up to six patients in both the medical- surgical, rehab and intensive care units, performing admissions and discharges, medication administration, acquiring of vital signs, assessment of patient, starting and maintaining peripheral IV lines, record keeping, order management, supervision, telemetry interpretation
Registered Nurse Charge
Millers Merry Manor
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Direct client care, medication administration, client assessment, record keeping, wound care, evaluation of client needs, development and implementation of care plans, order management, supervision
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Glen oaks Community College
05.2014
Skills
- Excellent organization
- Patient and family focused
- Professional bedside manner
- Proficient educator/trainer
- Culturally competent
- Strong clinical judgment
- Exceptional leadership qualities
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Three Rivers Beaon Health
11.2023 - Current
Nurse / Medical/Oncology, Cardiac, Post-Surgical Nursing
Spectrum Health Lakeland
08.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Kindred Hospice
06.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse Charge
Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers
05.2019 - 06.2020
Registered nurse / Medical/Surgical and ICU Nursing
Three Rivers Health
10.2014 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse Charge
Millers Merry Manor
05.2014 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Glen oaks Community College
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