Sharon Smith
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented and compassionate Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
I am a dependable, responsible and reliable employee.
Looking forward to my resume being shared with the hiring manager.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN-Structural Heart & Carotid Stent Registries
Mercy Springfield
Springfield, MO
01.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure proper documentation for the registries.
RN-Dialysis Access Center
Mercy-Springfield
Springfield, MO
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Analyzed access related situations with out-patient dialysis units and made appointments with Dr./schedule patient to have surgery or go to interventional radiology.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reason I left as a Dialysis Access CoordinatorAdministration wanted a NP to do my job because they could perform orders and charge for their time spent with patients.
RN-OR Circulator
Mercy-Springfield
Springfield, MO
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Verified consent & Dr with patient in holding room.
- Gathered supplies/meds required for surgical procedure.
- Assisted with moving & securing patient to surgical table/placing pads where needed,
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected and labeled specimens to be delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating room patients using aseptic standards.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Used EPIC to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Reason I left ORAdministration came to me and asked me to help with a Dialysis Access Center
RN-Cardiac Cath Lab
Mercy-Springfield
Springfield, MO
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Communicated with patient before and during the procedure
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of cardiac balloons, stents & closure devices,
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered medications in line with physician orders and treatment of patients during CCL procedure,
- Injected intravenous dye for x-ray examination.
- Documented of CCL procedure, watching cardiac monitor and VS and performing defibrillation.
- Obtained balloons, stents, catheters & closure devices during the procedure.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Kept family up-dated during CCL procedure.
- Managed patients recovering from CCL procedures.
RN-Acute Dialysis Nurse Superivsor
Mercy-Springfield
Springfield, MO
05.1980 - 01.2002
- Communicated closely with Nephrologist regarding patients conditions, labs and treatment modalities.
- Performed hemodialysis for patients in renal failure/high potassium/fluid over-load & over-doses.
- Performed peritoneal dialysis for patients in renal failure.
- Performed plasmapheresis for patients with auto-immune diseases.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects and diet.
- Provided and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Oversaw supervisor duties-staff schedules, (including call schedule) ordering supplies, water quality control,and maintaining compliance for Joint Commission,
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Missouri State
Springfield, MO05.1992
Registered Nurse - Nursing
St. John's School of Nursing
Springfield, MO 08.1977 - 05.1980
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Good listening skills
- Teambuilding
- Responsible
- Adaptability
Certification
Received CNN (Certified Nephrology Nurse) while I was a dialysis nurse-now expired.
Received RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) while I was a CCL nurse-now expired.
Received CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) on 4/1/2003 to present.
Timeline
RN-Structural Heart & Carotid Stent Registries
Mercy Springfield
01.2017 - Current
RN-Dialysis Access Center
Mercy-Springfield
01.2015 - 01.2017
RN-OR Circulator
Mercy-Springfield
01.2012 - 01.2015
RN-Cardiac Cath Lab
Mercy-Springfield
01.2002 - 01.2012
RN-Acute Dialysis Nurse Superivsor
Mercy-Springfield
05.1980 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse - Nursing
St. John's School of Nursing
08.1977 - 05.1980
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Missouri State
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