SHARMAKA MATTHEWS
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in NICU, PACU, Preop,Operating Room, and Mother/Baby units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE - PACU, PREOP, MOTHER/BABY
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for providing specialized nursing care in the Post-Anesthesia Unit for neonates, postpartum, pediatric, and adult patients.
- Responsible for monitoring patients after C-Section, cystectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, hysterectomy, ENT, general and plastic surgery.
- Responsible for administering medication for moderate sedation to inpatients, outpatients, and critical care patients for a wide variety minimally-invasive procedures.
- Responsible for prepping patients for surgical procedures.
- Responsible for verifying that patients preadmit testing has been completed and results reported to anesthesiologist, physician, and cleared for surgery.
- Responsible for drawing labs, starting IV's, administering intravenous fluids, and medications per physician and anesthesia protocol.
- Responsible for demonstrating competence in assessing and providing care that is organized and sensitive to patient's cultural spiritual.
- Charge nurse responsible for making assignments based on the skills, experience, and the acuity of the patient, ensuring patient safety.
- Responsible for assisting with staffing issues, medications administration, airway management, pain control, drain patency, case care, CMS checks, neurological evaluations, care of invasive lines and updated physician as needed with any changes in the patient condition
- Responsible for hemodynamic monitoring patients and interpreting EKG readings, identifying irregular cardiac rhythms, tracking capnography readings and updating the physician on changes in stability
- Provided specialized nursing care in the Postpartum, Newborn Nursery Unit
- Responsible for helping new mothers identify physical and emotional signs of postpartum depression and anxiety.
- Responsible for coordinating care and teaching to the complicated post-partum patients.
- Responsible for monitoring mother's physical health during postpartum care, including assessing vaginal bleeding, fundus, vital signs and pain status.
- Responsible for recovering patients after surgical procedure and cesarean section.
- Responsible for assessing cesarean incisions and recognizing medical complications.
- Knowledgeable in normal reproductive system adaptation in order to recognize abnormal pelvic, uterus pain, and changes in the cervix.
- Responsible for assisting obstetricians with examination and treatment procedures.
- Responsible for observing newborns for signs of illness, changes in behavior and respiratory status.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU LEVEL IV
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care, assessment, and intervention in a 30-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Assessed Neonates from head-to-toe for critical changes, dressing changes, feedings, administering medication and monitoring Neonates on ventilators, NIPPV, CPAP, and High flow nasal cannula
- Responsible for transition newborn after birth
- Responsible for monitoring UVC, UAC, piv lines, blood pressure, map, and lab values
- Responsible for providing care to newborns in a Level II, III, and IV NICU setting, utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.
- Responsible for monitoring IV therapy, oxygen administration and hyperbilirubinemia therapy.
- Provided specialized nursing care for neonates requiring surgical intervention for myelomeningocele, meningoceles, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), gastroschisis, omphalocele, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), meconium aspiration, sepsis, pneumonia, extremely low birthweight (ELBW), Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), hypoglycemia, feeding intolerance.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
10.2011 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care, assessment, and intervention in a 70-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed Neonates from head-to-toe for critical changes, dressing changes, feedings, administering medication and monitoring Neonates on ventilators, NIPPV, CPAP, and High flow nasal cannula.
- Responsible for managing respiratory equipment such as ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
- Responsible for transition newborn after birth.
- Responsible for monitoring UVC, UAC, piv lines, blood pressure, map, and lab values.
- Responsible for providing care to newborns in a Level II, III, and IV NICU setting, monitoring IV therapy for neonates and infants.
- Responsible for monitoring IV therapy, oxygen administration and hyperbilirubinemia therapy.
- Provided specialized nursing care for neonates requiring surgical intervention for myelomeningocele, meningoceles, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), gastroschisis, omphalocele, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), meconium aspiration, sepsis, pneumonia, extremely low birthweight (ELBW), Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), hypoglycemia, feeding intolerance.
- Responsible for monitoring the development of premature infants for critical changes.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Responsible for clinical nursing practice in a Level III and community NICU
- Responsible for coordinating orientation for new nurses in the residency program for NICU and Postpartum unit
- Responsible for developing curriculum and competency tools to evaluate nursing staff educational needs.
REGISTERED NURSE - MOTHER/BABY NURSE
The Woman's Hospital of Texas, West Houston Hospital
10.2011 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care in the Postpartum, Newborn Nursery Unit
- Responsible for helping new mothers identify physical and emotional signs of postpartum depression and anxiety
- Responsible for coordinating care and teaching to the complicated post-partum patients
- Responsible for monitoring mother's physical health during postpartum care, including assessing vaginal bleeding, fundus, vital signs including pain status
- Responsible for recovering patients after surgical procedure and Cesarean Section
- Responsible for assessing cesarean incisions and recognizing medical complications
- Knowledgeable in normal reproductive system adaptation in order to recognize abnormal pelvic, uterus pain, and changes in the cervix
- Responsible for assisting obstetricians with examination and treatment procedures
- Responsible for observing newborns for signs of illness, changes in behavior and respiratory status.
REGISTERED NURSE - PACU AND OPERATING ROOM
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
10.2011 - Current
- Responsible for preparing infants, pediatrics and adults for surgical procedures and monitor post-operatively
- Responsible for transferring the patient to the recovery unit, providing the recovery room nurse with a report
- Responsible for providing specialized nursing care in the Post-Anesthesia Unit for neonates, postpartum, pediatric, and adult patients
- Responsible for monitoring patients after C-Section, cystectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, hysterectomy, ENT, general and plastic surgery
- Responsible for administering medication for moderate sedation to inpatients, outpatients, and critical care patients for a wide variety minimally-invasive procedures
- Responsible for hemodynamic monitoring patients and interpreting EKG readings, identifying irregular cardiac rhythms, tracking capnography readings and updating the physician on changes in stability
- Responsible for ensuring each patient is placed in the appropriate position in the Interventional Radiology Suite
- Pre and Post education of patients and managing the flow of the procedure schedule
- Charge nurse responsible for making assignments based on the skills, experience, and the acuity of the patient, ensuring patient safety
- Responsible for prepping patients for Gynecological, Plastic, Robotic, ENT, and General Surgery
- Ensuring a time-out is initiated prior to each procedure per protocol
- Responsible for monitoring patient in the operating room.
- Responsible for responding quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Responsible for ensuring each patient is place in the appropriate position for surgery in the operating room.
- Responsible for assisting the Surgeons and Anesthesiologist during surgery
- Responsible for educating the patients regarding their surgery.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Responsible for ensuring the sponges, needles, and surgical counts are correct before, during, and after each case.
- Responsible for collecting, labeling, and prepping specimens for processing by the laboratory.
- Responsible for preparing infants, pediatrics and adults for surgical procedures and monitor post-operatively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responsible for transferring the patient to the recovery unit, providing the recovery nurse with SBAR.
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY ROOM
WEST HOUSTON HOSPITAL
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 02.2024
- Responsible for the management and care of mechanical ventilator, wound care, hemodynamic monitoring, BIPAP, NIPPV, Nasogastric insertion, G-tube, Foley catheter, chest tube care, Jackson-Pratt drains, external pacemakers, central venous line, tracheostomy, ostomy, ventriculostomy drain
- Responsible for the titration of drips: levophed, dopamine, insulin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and epinephrine in accordance with physician order and protocol
- Responsible for assessing patient's condition immediately upon arriving in the emergency room
- Responsible for checking vital signs, reviewing EMT reports, triage, treat, and stabilized patients in a level 1 trauma emergency room setting
- Responsible for coordinating care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Responsible for maintaining sedation levels per medical protocol for patients on versed, ativan
- Ensure the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders.
REGISTERED NURSE - PICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
10.2011 - 02.2024
- Responsible for providing specialized nursing care in 30-bed Pediatric Intensive Care unit
- Responsible for assessments, formulation of diagnoses, establishing goals along with proper medications to patients as prescribed by doctors, changed dressing, cleaned wounds, administered IV fluids and massive blood transfusion per protocol
- Responsible for the management and care of mechanical ventilator, wound care, hemodynamic monitoring, BIPAP, NIPPV, Nasogastric insertion, G-tube, Foley catheter, chest tube care, Jackson-Pratt drains, external pacemakers, central venous line, tracheostomy, ostomy, ventriculostomy drain
- Responsible for the titration of drips: levophed, dopamine, insulin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and epinephrine in accordance with physician order and protocol.
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU, PPU, PEDI
VCP {Crisis Contract} Melrose Wakefield Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided specialized nursing care, assessment, and intervention in a 25-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Assessed Neonates from head-to-toe for critical changes, dressing changes, feedings, administering medication and monitoring Neonates on ventilators, NIPPV, CPAP, and High flow nasal cannula
- Responsible for monitoring UVC, UAC, piv lines, blood pressure, map, and lab values
- Responsible for providing care to newborns in a Level II, III and IV NICU setting
- Responsible for maintaining IV therapy regime, oxygen administration set up and maintenance for hyperbilirubinemia
- Provided specialized nursing care for neonates requiring surgical intervention for myelomeningocele, meningoceles, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), gastroschisis, omphalocele, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), meconium aspiration, sepsis, pneumonia, extremely low birthweight (ELBW), Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), hypoglycemia, feeding intolerance
- Provided specialized nursing care in the Postpartum, Newborn Nursery and Pediatric Unit
- Responsible for helping new mothers identify physical and emotional signs of postpartum depression and anxiety
- Responsible for coordinating care and teaching to the complicated post-partum patients
- Responsible for assessing pediatric and neonates from head-to-toe for critical changes
- Responsible for recovering patients after surgical procedure and Cesarean Section.
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU, PPU, PICU
KRUCIAL STAFFING {Rapid Response Contract}
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided specialized nursing care, assessment, and intervention in a 30-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Assessed Neonates from head-to-toe for critical changes, dressing changes, feedings, administering medication and monitoring Neonates on ventilators, NIPPV, BCPAP, CPAP, and High flow nasal cannula
- Responsible for monitoring UVC, UAC, piv lines, blood pressure, map, and lab values
- Responsible for providing care to newborns in a Level II, III and IV NICU setting
- Responsible for initiation IV therapy to newborns, neonates, and pediatric patients
- Responsible for maintaining IV therapy regime, oxygen administration set up and maintenance for hyperbilirubinemia
- Provided specialized nursing care in the Postpartum, Newborn Nursery and Pediatric Units
- Responsible for helping new mothers identify physical and emotional signs of postpartum depression and anxiety
- Responsible for coordinating care and teaching to the complicated post-partum patients
- Responsible for assessing pediatric and neonates from head-to-toe for critical changes
- Responsible for recovering patients after surgical procedure and Cesarean Section
- Responsible for transition newborn after birth
- Responsible for providing specialized nursing care, assessments, and interventions in a 20-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit for trauma and post-surgical patients
- Responsible for providing specialized nursing care in 30-bed Pediatric Intensive Care unit
- Responsible for assessments, formulation of diagnoses, establishing goals along with proper medications to patients as prescribed by doctors, changed dressing, cleaned wounds, administered IV fluids and massive blood transfusion per protocol.
Education
RN - BSN -
Lamar University
08.2021
RN - ADN -
Lee College
09.2008
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Ventilator management
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Documentation And Reporting
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Resource Monitoring
- HIPAA Education
- Time management abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Pre-Surgery Assessments
- Family Education
- Emergency Interventions
- Staff Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Duty delegation
- Training and Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE - PACU, PREOP, MOTHER/BABY
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU LEVEL IV
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
06.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU, PPU, PEDI
VCP {Crisis Contract} Melrose Wakefield Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU, PPU, PICU
KRUCIAL STAFFING {Rapid Response Contract}
03.2020 - 08.2022
REGISTERED NURSE - NICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
10.2011 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - MOTHER/BABY NURSE
The Woman's Hospital of Texas, West Houston Hospital
10.2011 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - PACU AND OPERATING ROOM
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
10.2011 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY ROOM
WEST HOUSTON HOSPITAL
10.2011 - 02.2024
REGISTERED NURSE - PICU
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
10.2011 - 02.2024
RN - BSN -
Lamar University
RN - ADN -
Lee College
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