Rita Sherifi
Syracuse
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse delivering high-quality care for over 20 years. Skilled leader guiding nursing teams to achieve patient care goals and enhance satisfaction levels. Committed to driving innovation and improving patient outcomes with a compassionate approach. Proficient in Emergency medicine, critical care and developing post-treatment plans, prioritizing patient education and advocacy. Demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge in optimizing patient care through effective chart updates, medication monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
The Wynn Hospital
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma. Level 2 trauma care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Critical care IV medication and titration of drips.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Rotating charge nurse as a traveler and critical response nurse.
Registered Nurse
St. Josephs Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Emergency Room Nurse, working in emergent, urgent and high volume settings.
- Provided direct patient care with multiple medical issues. Triage patients and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Closely monitoring patients to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications.
- Evaluated patients overall condition and response to treatment collaborated with physicians and other health care team members.
- Acted as a relief charge nurse, orienting new nurse hires and assisting with the flow of the Emergency Department.
RN Supervisor
Syracuse Homes At McHarrie Place
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options
- Supervised ancillary staff of 25 on-call nurses by scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
RN, Emergency Department
Maine General Medical Center
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
RN, Emergency Department
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2017
- Experience with critically ill patients, ability to handle high stress situations, patient assessments, IV/IO/PO meds
- Conscious sedation wound and fracture care
- Capable to provide care to as many as 7-8 acutely ill patients at a time
- Experienced as a charge nurse in a busy ER
- Assist providers and physicians in life saving procedures
- Specialized in Triage and emergency care to trauma centered patients
- Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing, implementing, with appropriate interventions
- Cardiac monitoring, ekgs, IV/IO emergency medications, ventilator settings, lab draws, set up sterile procedures
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
LPN Office Nurse
CNY Family Care
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
CNA
Sunnyside Nursing Center
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
CNA
McHarrieSherifiGlenridge Nursing Care Center
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
CNA
Conestoga View
04.1998 - 01.2002
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Critical Care Nursing
Crouse Hospital
01.2001
Skills
- Highly skilled career professional with 20 years experience ranging in Acute, critical care, primary, and long term care
- Time Management
- Charge nurse and nursing supervisor experience
- Critical Thinking
- Department Leadership
- Medical Emergency Triage
- ACLS, PALS, TNCC, BLS, Coronary Cardiac certified
- PC, EMR, Microsoft Literate
- Culturally diverse
- A great understanding and love for the nursing role
Certification
TNCC, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Cardiac coronary certified.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Albanian
Full Professional
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
The Wynn Hospital
02.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
St. Josephs Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
RN Supervisor
Syracuse Homes At McHarrie Place
12.2019 - 06.2023
RN, Emergency Department
Maine General Medical Center
04.2017 - 11.2019
RN, Emergency Department
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2017
LPN Office Nurse
CNY Family Care
03.2006 - 11.2008
CNA
Sunnyside Nursing Center
03.2004 - 10.2006
CNA
McHarrieSherifiGlenridge Nursing Care Center
01.2002 - 03.2004
CNA
Conestoga View
04.1998 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Critical Care Nursing
Crouse Hospital
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