Jennifer Sheets
Locust,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse III Emergency Department
Atrium Health University City
11.2009 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Step Down
Atrium Healthcare, Previously Carolinas Healthcare System
05.2003 - 11.2009
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a trauma unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
Education
No Degree - BSN
UNC Wilmington
Wilmington, NCADN - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC05.2003
Associate of Science -
Louisburg College
Louisburg, NC05.1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- High level of autonomy
- Performing EKGs
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
- NIH Stroke Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse III Emergency Department
Atrium Health University City
11.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma Step Down
Atrium Healthcare, Previously Carolinas Healthcare System
05.2003 - 11.2009
No Degree - BSN
UNC Wilmington
ADN - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science -
Louisburg College