Cheryl Herron
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Achievement Unlimited
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans for seven group homes and a total of 56 Individuals.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Pine View Health And Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations of 35 Licensed Professional Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system and providing ongoing education for staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
05.2001
Skills
- Precepting
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Chart Updating
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Direct Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Microsoft Access
- Patient Discharging
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Manage Cases
- Home Visits
- Treatment Recommendations
- Vision Screening
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Microsoft Windows
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Women's Health Exams
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Setting Up Referrals
- Reading Comprehension
- Alternative Treatments
- VFC Compliance
- Precepting
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Microsoft Excel
- Long-Term Care
- Service-Orientation
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Compassionate and Caring
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Microsoft Outlook
- Tracheostomy Care
- YouTube
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Follow-Up Calls
- Microsoft Word
- Sick Visitation Procedures
- Care Plan Development
- Social Perceptiveness
- Medication Distribution
- Seizure Management
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
- Certified DHS Nurse-Trainor Program
- Licensed Registered Nurse 05/31/2024
- Certified CPR & Bloodborne Pathogens
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Achievement Unlimited
01.2019 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse Supervisor - Pine View Health And Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
Waubonsee Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
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