Cheryl L. McLelland, RN
North Port,FL
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking registered nurse with over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, specializing in cardiac nursing. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care through compassion, empathy, and unwavering professionalism. Committed to ongoing professional development, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) obtained in July 2024 and currently enrolled in a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN ASN Cardiac Triage/Procedure Scheduler
Unity Point Health
1200 Pleasant St. Des Moines, Ia, 50309
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes through delivery of high-quality nursing care and execution of evidence-based practices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and post-discharge procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and tailor individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
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.
- 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.
RN Field Staff
Family Home Health
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated patients on how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, disease management, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Maintained quality care/comfort for patients with health problems such as MI, CHF, arrhythmias, and other conditions.
- 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.
Education
BSN/MSN - Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILAssociates Degree Nursing
Rasmussen College
Ft. Myers, FL2019
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Desoto County Practical Nursing Program
Arcadia, FL1991
Skills
- Test results interpretation
- 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
- Intake and discharge
- Care Plan Development
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Patient assessments
Timeline
RN ASN Cardiac Triage/Procedure Scheduler
Unity Point Health
06.2021 - 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
Associates Degree Nursing
Rasmussen College
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Desoto County Practical Nursing Program
BSN/MSN - Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University
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