Emily Cherry
Sonora,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 16 years of experience in Nursing with Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Adventist Health Sonora
08.2019 - Current
- Serves as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Supervises nursing personnel and operations by making rounds on a regular basis.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Assesses patients condition through identification of symptoms and behavioral changes, reviewing histories of physiological/psychological, cultural and spiritual information, as well as medical data such as medical history, physical exams, plan of care, etc.
- Works with staff in unusual cases to develop a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care. May assist staff to revise the plan of care to meet changing needs of patients, making appropriate referrals, i.e. dietary, spiritual care, etc.
- Responds to all acute unit codes and attends to medical emergencies for inpatients.
- Works with other area supervisors when needed to provide advice or assistance.
- Facilitates hospital throughput including providing resources, managing bed placement, and patient transfers/discharges.
- Coordinates "bed huddles" as needed.
- Participates in discharge planning with patients, physicians, social workers, patient education, utilization review and other personnel as appropriate.
- Supervises professional and ancillary personnel. Assists with orientation and training of registry/traveler staff, new and existing employees, assisting them in learning department routines, policies and procedures, etc.
- Supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered throughout the Hospital, using such methods as: direct observation, rounds, reviewing reports, checking documentation in the medical record, and exerting influence and giving direction to employees as needed.
- Maintains and adjusts unit-based staffing in order to meet patient needs, while observing regulatory mandates, budget guidelines and needs throughout the hospital.
- Evaluates employee, patient, family, and physician complaints. Responds courteously and promptly and resolves problems within the scope of delegated authority, consulting with administration as required. In the review of patient conditions, works with patients, family, physician, and healthcare team members in order to maintain standards of acceptable quality care.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Adventist Health Sonora
11.2013 - Current
- Managed life threatening situations calmly and effectively while providing necessary treatment interventions.
- Recognized warning signs of deteriorating conditions quickly so that appropriate action could be taken immediately.
- Administered medications safely and efficiently according to physician orders.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues to foster an environment of teamwork within the department.
- Assisted physicians in performing procedures such as intubations, chest tube placements, wound suturing and splinting fractures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, diagnose and treat emergent medical conditions quickly and accurately.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Rose Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2007
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- HIPAA Compliance
- Employee Supervision, Training and mentoring
Certification
- RN, BSN
- CEN
- AHA ACLS Instructor
- AHA PALS Instructor
- Workplace violence prevention and response
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Adventist Health Sonora
08.2019 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Adventist Health Sonora
11.2013 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St Rose Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
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