Rebecca Sherrin
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in emergency and cardiac care, notably at MUSC - Lancaster Medical Center. Excelled in patient assessments, IV insertion, and trauma nursing, enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional collaboration and communication skills, mentoring new staff and streamlining operations. Continuously updated clinical knowledge, ensuring the delivery of superior care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MUSC Lancaster Medical Center
02.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- 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.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Springs Memorial Hospital
12.2010 - 02.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Supported new nursing staff through mentorship, precepting, and serving as a resource in navigating complex cardiac cases.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Springs Memorial Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2008
- Supported pharmacists in providing drug information to healthcare professionals, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Aided in training new pharmacy technicians, serving as a knowledgeable resource and mentor for their professional development.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing intravenous solutions, ensuring accurate measurements and sterile techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address medication-related concerns and provide timely resolutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Progress - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Lancaster, SC05.2010
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Trauma Nursing
- Airway Management
- Patient Stabilization
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Served as ED Pediatric Nurse Coordinator
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurse Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MUSC Lancaster Medical Center
02.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Springs Memorial Hospital
12.2010 - 02.2015
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Springs Memorial Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science in Progress - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
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