Cheryl L. McLelland, RN
North Port,FL
Summary
Motivated, hardworking registered nurse with over 25 years experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse with specialty in cardiac nursing. Highly skilled at achieving utmost standard of care with compassion and empathy while maintaining professionalism. Eager to continue growing as an RN BSN (July, 2024).
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Field Staff
Family Home Health
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Type and Type procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Contract Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN PCU
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- 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 .
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
LPN/Clinical Supervisor
Paul M. Popper, MD FACC
10.2000 - 04.2018
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings.
- Led the team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Partnered with physicians, home health, and cardiac rehabilitation therapists to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Managed care including patient assessments and health educations to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment.
- Maintained quality care/comfort for patients with health problems such as MI, CHF, arrhythmias, and other conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from cardiac catheterization including facilitating wound care
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Educated patients, families and caregiver's on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as pre/post operative care.
- Observed and reported lab/radiology/consultation results patient condition, progress and medication side effects.
RN ASN Cardiac Triage/Procedure Scheduler
Unity Point Health
1200 Pleasant St. Des Moines, Ia, 50309
05.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Ordered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed complex cases of pre-procedural patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
Education
BSN/MSN - Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILAssociates Deree Nursing
Rasmussen College
Ft. Myers, FL2019
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Desoto County Practical Nursing Program
Arcadia, FL1991
Skills
- Test results interpretation
- Performing/interpreting EKGs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadline
- 25 years in cardiology office setting nursing expertise
- Advanced direct patient care skills working closely with MD utilizing SBAR
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Intake and discharge
- Care Plan Development
- Wound Care
- Chronic disease management
- Case Management
Timeline
RN ASN Cardiac Triage/Procedure Scheduler
Unity Point Health
05.2022 - Current
Contract Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 05.2022
RN Field Staff
Family Home Health
05.2020 - 05.2021
RN PCU
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020
LPN/Clinical Supervisor
Paul M. Popper, MD FACC
10.2000 - 04.2018
BSN/MSN - Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University
Associates Deree Nursing
Rasmussen College
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Desoto County Practical Nursing Program