Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Cheryl Moody

Houston,TX

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

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN)

Park Manor of CyFair
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections with case loads of 30+ patients and monitor responses.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking diagnostic readings, identifying irregular and irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Registered Nurse (RN)

KARE
Houston, TX
03.2021 - Current
  • Temporary RN to help with staff shortage, and to perform all aspects of Nursing and patient care
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Charge Nurse

Sava Senior Care
San Antonio, TX
01.2019 - 08.2023
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

RN Charge Nurse

HCR Manor care
Dallas, TX
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols..
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

RN Hospice Case Manager

HCR Manor care
Dallas, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Palliative care
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.

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  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Sanford-Brown College-St Peters
Saint Peters, MO
05.2009

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Certification

  • RN License
  • BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN)

Park Manor of CyFair
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse (RN)

KARE
03.2021 - Current

Charge Nurse

Sava Senior Care
01.2019 - 08.2023

RN Hospice Case Manager

HCR Manor care
01.2013 - 01.2015

RN Charge Nurse

HCR Manor care
01.2009 - 01.2019

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Sanford-Brown College-St Peters
Cheryl Moody