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Katrina Sherfield

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Jefferson Frankford Hospital, excelling in triaging and emergency response. Proficient in ultrasound-guided IV insertions and skilled in effective communication, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams. Able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and Committed to delivering optimal patient care and education in high-pressure environments. Passionate about delivering optimal patient care and enhancing patient education, ensuring a supportive environment for recovery. Fluent in Spanish. Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Jefferson Frankford Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
02.2017 - Current
  • Handles patient triage using ESI acuity for a busy 38-bed unit with an annual treatment volume of 131,000.
  • Responds to emergency situations in a knowledgeable and quick manner
  • Streamlines patient flow by managing treatment priorities effectively.
  • Collaborates with medical professionals to enhance patient care delivery.
  • Assists physicians with bedside procedures including, but not limited to arterial/central line placement, intubation, procedural sedation, wound/abscess I&D
  • Delegates tasks to unlicensed personnel based on clinical judgment
  • Delivers nursing care aligned with hospital standards.
  • Administers treatments for acute and chronic conditions including stroke, GI bleeds and cardiovascular diseases.
  • Monitor, assess, and record patient condition, and coordinate patient discharge planning.

Field Nurse Supervisor

CAS Home Health Care INC
Philadelphia, PA
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • 60-day supervisory visits, post hospital and post fall visits, opened Medicaid and Medicare cases
  • Trained and assisted HA/HHAs and delegated tasks to appropriate personnel
  • Generated, updated, and reviewed 485s (Plan of Care) as needed per patients' health status/needs with HA/HHAs
  • Collaborated with Supports Coordinators, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient
  • Generated EIM reports and submitted to HCSIS database; submitted initial and discharge OASIS to the state
  • Performed thorough assessments on patients, obtained vital signs and administered medications as prescribed

Skilled Nursing

CAS Home Health Care INC
Philadelphia, PA
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • On-call nurse during after hours and weekends when problems arose, and/or a care plan needed to be discussed for a cover aide/nurse
  • Performed thorough assessments on patients, obtained vital signs and administered medications as prescribed
  • Assessed and monitored patient status and provided personal care
  • Evaluated patient knowledge and provided education as needed
  • Provided competent and safe care and interacted with patients and their families to promote a supportive patient centered environment
  • Utilized active listening skills and techniques to assist patients with mental health issues

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Quick learner
  • Ultrasound Guided IV line insertions
  • OG/NG tube insertion
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • 12-lead EKG
  • Blood product administration
  • Immunization skills
  • Emergency protocols
  • Seizure management
  • Diabetes management
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Maintain HIPAA
  • SBAR and AIDET communication
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Hospital Charting: Sunrise, Epic, HCSIS, PRN, CradleMRx, OASIS database, Pyxis

Affiliations

  • Volunteer, WeLoveU Foundation (2023- present)
  • Member, POWER (2019 - present)
  • Member, Unit Council (2020 - present)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, #RN663889 — Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse, #26NR18248500 — New Jersey State Board of Nursing
  • ACLS certified (American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider, 2027)
  • PALS certified (American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider, 2027)
  • CPR and AED certified (American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider, 2027)
  • Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
  • Stroke Conference Education

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Jefferson Frankford Hospital
02.2017 - Current

Field Nurse Supervisor

CAS Home Health Care INC
02.2015 - 02.2017

Skilled Nursing

CAS Home Health Care INC
02.2015 - 02.2017
Katrina Sherfield