Cheryl Cushenberry
Avon,IN
Summary
Adept at delivering superior patient care, I excelled at Kindred Hospital, LTAC, by implementing evidence-based fall prevention strategies, reducing patient falls significantly. My expertise in medication and IV administration, coupled with strong clinical judgment, ensures optimal patient outcomes. Collaboratively, I enhanced patient and family support, showcasing my ability to manage complex conditions efficiently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
06.2012 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Documentation and Charting
Strong Clinical Judgment
Wound Care
Monitoring vented patients
Patient Management
Physical assessments
Tracheostomy Care
Precepting
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Certification
ACLS certified 5/2024 active
BLS certified 5/2024 active
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
06.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University
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