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Sharon Brinkley

Cincinnati ,OH

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at VITAS Healthcare, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at educating patients and families on health management, fostering self-management and wellness in challenging situations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

VITAS Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.

Care Manager

Midwest Eye Center
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
  • Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
  • Promoted patient self-management by providing education on chronic condition management and healthy lifestyle choices.

Registered Nurse

UC Health West Chester Hospital
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.

Student Nurse Extern

Hospice of Cincinnati
12.2008 - 05.2024
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication. -

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
07-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Beckfield College
Florence, KY
09-2024

Withrow High School
Cincinnati, OH
06-1996

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling

Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

VITAS Healthcare
02.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

UC Health West Chester Hospital
09.2024 - 03.2025

Care Manager

Midwest Eye Center
02.2022 - Current

Student Nurse Extern

Hospice of Cincinnati
12.2008 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Beckfield College

Withrow High School

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