Sharalyn Urban
Inola,OK
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and knowledgeable registered nurse with 10 months experience in long term care as DON, 1 year experience in cardiac stress testing and pulmonary rehab, 12 years of experience in the Emergency Department and 3 years experience in Geriatric/Psych and Medical-Surgical units.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Lane Nursing and Ventilator Care
Inola, OK
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Cardiac Stress Test RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Claremore, OK
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered cardiac stress testing to patients as part of cardiology practice.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to cardiac stress testing procedures.
- Evaluated counterparty exposures using stress testing techniques under different scenarios.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medication use, diet, exercise, stress management techniques, and other lifestyle changes to promote good health.
- Provided guidance on how to safely handle emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, trauma cases.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies within the ICU setting including cardiac arrest situations.
Pulmonary Rehab RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Claremore, OK
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers and other medical devices.
- Maintained patient records, including test results and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop treatment plans for patients with pulmonary disorders.
- Monitored patient progress throughout testing sessions using standard assessment criteria.
- Demonstrated a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare providers.
- Recognized changes in vital signs that could affect outcome measures during testing sessions.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
Emergency Department RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Claremore, OK
06.2010 - 07.2022
- Care of all ages of patients entering for emergency care including, but not limited to shortness of breath, chest pain, STEMI, respiratory/ cardiac arrest, lacerations, bone fractures, overdoses, and chemical exposures
- Expert clinical skills in managing all emergency patients
- Charge nurse duties included supervising RNs in the emergency department and acting as a preceptor to first and second year practical nursing students
- Currently 12 hour shifts, 3 days a week including every other weekend
- Expert skill level in various areas including triage, patient assessment, plan of care, discharge planning and teaching, vital signs, EKGs, cardiac rhythms, and lab values, and pharmacology.
Medical Surgical Floor RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Claremore, OK
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Efficient and knowledgeable care of multiple types of patients admitted through the Emergency Department, direct admit by their PCP, or post-surgical patients
- Frequently charge nurse overseeing 3 RN/LPNs and 4 CNAs and attending daily IDT meetings with Case Management, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, dietary and pharmacy staff to evaluate appropriate planning in patient care
- Care included but is not limited to IV starts, medication administration, IV fluid administration, initiating and maintaining the administration of blood and blood products, Foley catheter placement and care, bladder irrigation, initial and daily assessments, charting, and discharging
- Nominated for the Patient Choice Award and O.S.C.A.R
- During this time.
Medical Surgical Floor LPN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Claremore, OK
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Care of multiple patients including but not limited to IV starts, medication administration, IV fluid administration, Foley catheter placement and care, bladder irrigation, daily head to toe assessments, charting, and discharging.
Geriatric/ Psychiatric Unit LPN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Claremore, OK
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Specialized care of all patients in unit included but was not limited to administration of proper medications to each patient at designated times, assisting as needed with activities of daily living, and emotional and psychiatric wellbeing of each patient.
Geriatric/ Psychiatric Unit Nurse Aid
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
Claremore, OK
07.2007 - 09.2007
- Care of patients in unit included but was not limited to activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, eating, bathing, and unit activities.
Education
ADN Nursing -
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK12.2009
Skills
- Mckesson
- Promed
- Epic
- Forerun
- Clindoc
- HMS
- Triage
- Medication Administration
- Hospital Experience
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Critical Care Experience
- Nursing
Certification
- PALS Certification
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
- AHA Certification
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Lane Nursing and Ventilator Care
12.2023 - Current
Cardiac Stress Test RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
01.2023 - 12.2023
Pulmonary Rehab RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
01.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Department RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
06.2010 - 07.2022
Medical Surgical Floor RN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
08.2009 - 06.2010
Medical Surgical Floor LPN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
09.2008 - 08.2009
Geriatric/ Psychiatric Unit LPN
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
09.2007 - 09.2008
Geriatric/ Psychiatric Unit Nurse Aid
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
07.2007 - 09.2007
- PALS Certification
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
- AHA Certification
ADN Nursing -
Rogers State University
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