Cheryl Watkins

Responsible for clinical Education for Staff Of Medical Observation Unit. Charge Nurse, perform audits of measurable clinical benchmark items, handle patient complaints, patient surveys and patient rounding adapt clinical role to fit the needs of the unit

• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
• Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
• Worked at least 20 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
• Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.