Shari Manning

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Continuously updated clinical skills by attending relevant professional development courses, workshops, and seminars to stay current on best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, applying sound clinical judgment when making decisions regarding patient care interventions.
• Advocated for patients'' needs by effectively communicating their concerns to appropriate healthcare providers and specialists within the hospital system.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Handling Charge Nurse responsibilities. Such as:

-Collaborate closely with nursing management to assess and adjust staffing needs based on patient acuity and unit activity.

-Conduct daily code cart and emergency equipment checks to ensure readiness and compliance with safety protocols.

-Perform and verify narcotic counts at shift changes in adherence with facility policies and controlled substance regulations.

-Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, ensuring continuity of care and accurate documentation.

-Serve as a resource and support system to nursing staff, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and hands-on assistance during high-demand periods.

-Promote a team-based work environment, helping to maintain morale and a positive, patient-centered culture

-Create and adjust daily nurse assignments based on patient acuity, staff skill levels, and overall unit needs to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

• Delivered direct patient care, on 3C telemetry unit, managing 5-6 patients per shift.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
• Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing.
• Provided valuable assistance during emergencies, quickly setting up necessary equipment for life-saving interventions.

• Arrived on time to patient appointments.
• Monitoring patient vital signs, providing patient care and monitoring patients to and from destinations and filling outpatient care reports (PCR).
• Operating necessary transport equipment such as stretcher, stair chair, and reeve.
• Checked in with dispatch to determine schedule and planned pickups.

• Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
• Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
• Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.