SHARINA Burrough
Buffalo
Summary
Nursing professional with 18 years of experience working in LTC settings. I am committed to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Mature Hardworking Responsible Relationship building At-risk patient care Personal care needs Patient discharge Culturally-sensitive Well visit procedures Medical office administration Feeding pumps understanding Infection control measures Proper catheter insertion/removal Feeding assistance Administering immunizations Insulin medication assistance Data collection Patient and family advocacy Diabetes and nutrition education Physical assessments Patient Management IV setup Charting and clinical documentation Removing sutures Foley catheters Infection control and aseptic procedures Staff supervision Tracheostomy care
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Williamsville Suburban Nursing Facility
11.2022 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Erie County Medical Center/General Physician
02.2022 - Current
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Seneca Health Care Center
12.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seneca Health Care Center
11.2017 - 12.2021
- HIPAA education
- Educated patients and assisted them in recovering quickly and effectively
- Oversaw pain management plans while administering scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and assisting patients in regaining or improving coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Reduced the risk of infection among staff and patients by cleaning and disinfecting equipment and instruments
- Took vital signs and recorded them to keep track of the patient's current condition
- Up to [30] patients per day received high-quality direct and indirect nursing care from me.
Certified Nursing Aide
Seneca Health Care Center
06.2003 - 11.2017
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs, as well as assisting with feeding
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams in order to meet the goals of individual care plans.
Education
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NYLpn Certificate - Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, Angola, NYHigh School Diploma -
Lackawanna High School
Lackawanna, NYSkills
- IV Infusion Treatments
- IV Administration
- Chemotherapy and Infusion
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Admission
- Intramuscular Injections
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Support and Education
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care Implementation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Caregiver Education
- PICC Line Maintenance
- Care Plan Implementation
- Appointment Scheduling
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management Techniques
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Diet and Nutrition
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Timeline
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Williamsville Suburban Nursing Facility
11.2022 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Erie County Medical Center/General Physician
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Seneca Health Care Center
12.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seneca Health Care Center
11.2017 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Aide
Seneca Health Care Center
06.2003 - 11.2017
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Trocaire College
Lpn Certificate - Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES
High School Diploma -
Lackawanna High School
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