Sharla Wyatt
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Skilled nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery
USSI Nursing
09.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
Travel Registered Nurse
Martin Luther King Health Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse
Glendale Adventist Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Centinela Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Monitored prenatal development during checkups.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Francis Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Registered Nurse
White Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Antelope Valley Hospital
02.2007 - 08.2010
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
Education
Honor Student - Deans List
Mount Saint Mary's University (Doheny Campus)
Los Angeles, CA12.2007
Completed Nursing Prerequisites - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA08.2006
Skills
- Ultrasound Examination
- Operational Standards
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Patient Health Information Access
- Epidural Administration
- Labor and Delivery Support
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery
USSI Nursing
09.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Martin Luther King Health Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Glendale Adventist Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Centinela Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Francis Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2016
Staff Registered Nurse
White Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2015
Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2011
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Antelope Valley Hospital
02.2007 - 08.2010
Honor Student - Deans List
Mount Saint Mary's University (Doheny Campus)
Completed Nursing Prerequisites - Nursing
Antelope Valley College