Rikki McWherter
Palm Coast
Summary
Dynamic Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse with expertise in NSTEMI/STEMI care and advanced cardiac life support at UF ST JOHN'S. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective collaboration. Recognized for mentoring staff and leading quality improvement initiatives, ensuring high standards of care and patient safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
UF ST JOHN'S (formerly Flagler Hospital).
2005 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, documenting outcomes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying critical changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Specialities in Chest tube management
- Care of Open heart patients
- Specialiize in Contiuous Bladder Irrigation
- Specialize in NSTEMI/STEMI pre and post care.
- Titration and management of cardiac drips.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
2003 - 2005
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing adherence to treatment protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient safety and care delivery processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2002
Skills
- Stroke certified care
- Cardiac sheath management and removal
- NSTEMI/STEMI pre/post care
- Care of Open heart patient pre/post
- Chest tube management and removal
- Cardiac assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Blood transfusion
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Dementia care
- Training staff
- Cardiac monitors
- Palliative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous Bladder irrigation management
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
UF ST JOHN'S (formerly Flagler Hospital).
2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
2003 - 2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trocaire College