Leah Cherry

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Care of patients with emergency needs.

Starting IV fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.

Assisting physicians with procedures using sterile techniques.

Discharge planning with physicians.

Discharging and instructing patients on medications prescribed and after care when discharged.

Care of patients with emergency needs.

Administering IV fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.

Assisting physicians with procedures using sterile techniques.

Discharge planning with physicians.

Discharging and instructing patients with care and aftercare when discharged.

• Championed quality improvement initiatives, driving continuous advancements in patient care standards.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.