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Deandra Cherry, RN

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Personable, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history of clinical knowledge and direct patient care in various work environments. Possesses a sound understanding about psychological and physiological issues- including common disorders and workings of body systems. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing Facility

Flagstar Nurse Staffing
05.2022 - Current
  • Quickly respond to emergency situations that impact patient well-being, administering CPR and other life saving interventions as appropriate.
  • Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on importance of adherence to medication regimen, diet/exercise, and overall health care instructions.
  • Electronically document admission assessments, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Utilize first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for approximately 30 patients under care and enact prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Adhere to patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care

Select Medical Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and paper charts to define care requirements.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various interdisciplinary teams to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis, paralysis, to acute respiratory distress.
  • Engaged enthusiastically in daily meetings, contribute to problem-solving efforts, aid in goal setting, drive quality improvement initiatives, and enhance patient satisfaction measures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process while admitted in long term care or rehabilitation.
  • Established and maintained control of agitated patients by using therapeutic interventions in accordance with facility policy.
  • Implemented direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  • Monitored approximately 25 patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician every daily shift.

Certified Nursing Assistant II

Wake Forest Baptist Health
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake and output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for patients in acute care settings and delivered high-quality support to meet needs and activities of daily living.
  • Obtained, monitored, and documented vital signs every four hours under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Physician.
  • Promptly offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
05.2022

Practical Nursing

Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
05.2014

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Care Planning
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Pain Management
  • Long-Term Acute Care
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Advocacy
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Medical Terminology

License and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (#346605): June 2022
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (#90509): September 2020
  • Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR/AED: December 2022
  • ACLS Provider: September 2023
  • Certified Nurse Aide II (#87803): December 2016

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care

Select Medical Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing Facility

Flagstar Nurse Staffing
05.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 04.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant II

Wake Forest Baptist Health
12.2018 - 09.2020

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Guilford Technical Community College

Practical Nursing

Guilford Technical Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

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