Cheryl Elder
Verden,OK
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Unit Manager with highly developed skills in staff recruiting and training. Promotes best practices by enforcing high standards of care and delegating important assignments. Implements discharge plans that lead to faster patient checkouts. Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 26 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, PACU
Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated smooth transfer of patients from ORs to PACUs, coordinating closely with surgical teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families throughout the perioperative process, fostering trust and open communication between all parties involved in care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
RN Manager
The Physicians Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
RN House Supervisor
Total Medical Staffing
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Staffing for 135 bed facility.
- Attended All medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN ICU, Pacu, House Supervisor, Nurse Manager
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2001 - 08.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Years in ICU 2001- 2010
- Years in Pacu 2010-2011
- Years as House Supervisor 2011-2016
- Years as Nurse Manager 2016-2018
Transplant ICU RN
Baptist Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2004
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK05.1997
Skills
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Care activities prioritization
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Adult Advanced Life Support
Timeline
RN, PACU
Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma
10.2023 - Current
RN House Supervisor
Total Medical Staffing
11.2022 - 08.2023
RN Manager
The Physicians Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2023
RN ICU, Pacu, House Supervisor, Nurse Manager
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2001 - 08.2020
Transplant ICU RN
Baptist Medical Center
07.2000 - 10.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
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