Sharon Calhoun
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baptist Health Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and empathy while enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Proven ability to facilitate therapeutic communication and crisis intervention, ensuring optimal recovery for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
09.2022 - 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Working on Telemetry Unit (Progressive Care Unit)
Registered Nurse
Alliance Community Hospital
Alliance, OH
08.2000 - 05.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Clinical Rolls Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Supervisor.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Centennial Health Hospital
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed complex caseloads and coordinated care for patients with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for their needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, effectively teaching critical thinking skills and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult health situations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets for key indicators such as medication administration accuracy rate, fall prevention measures adherence rate, pressure ulcer prevention initiatives effectiveness rate.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing.
Education
Associate Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Kentucky State University
Kent, OH05.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
Compact RN License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Centennial Health Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Alliance Community Hospital
08.2000 - 05.2020
Associate Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Kentucky State University