Sharon Cicero
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Patient-focused RN offering 26-year background driving quality improvements and coaching staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Services Evaluator/Nurse
Department Of Health, State Of New Jersey
06.2023 - Current
- Participates in the inspection and survey of Health Care Facilities state-wide including dialysis units. Surveys are conducted in accordance with unit protocols, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements and State Operations Manual
- Compiles, assesses, and evaluates data then generates reports based on survey findings
Director of Nursing
DaVita Dialysis
03.2007 - 06.2023
- Responsible for direction of 10 staff members and 85 patients
- Review and analyze labs
- Ensure transcription of all physician orders in computer and follow through
- Maintain infection control protocols
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient evaluation
- Oversee staff and patient schedule
- Supervise direct patient care administered by PCTs and RNs
- Provide knowledge and respect to patient and their families
- Record monthly QA information
- Facilitate meetings with staff to inform of changes in facility practices, policy and procedures
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy including formulating dialysis plan for ultrafiltration, initiating dialysis via various accesses , complying with all safety measures and monitoring patient vital signs
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administer medications as ordered and document in medical record
- Act as patient advocate to resolve problems and provide excellent patient care
- Prepare and monitor and trouble shoot dialysis machines
Staff Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
05.1996 - 01.2004
- Perform direct patient care, monitor vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation and physical assessment of patients
- Administer medication as ordered
- Instruct patients on pre and post-dialysis care
- Administer patient care in a caring, positive and respectful manner
- Participate in care plans and monthly progress notes
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Trenton, NJPrerequisites - Nursing
Burlington County Community College
Pemberton, NJSkills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication and Computer Charting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Team Supervision
- Effective Multitasking
- Patient Education
- Leadership and Guidance
- Nursing Protocols
- Sound Decision Making Capabilities
Awards and Certifications
- Completion of DSS Leadership Class
- Service Excellence Award
- Continuous Improvement Award
- BLS CPR Certified
Timeline
Health Care Services Evaluator/Nurse
Department Of Health, State Of New Jersey
06.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
DaVita Dialysis
03.2007 - 06.2023
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
01.2004 - 03.2007
Staff Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
05.1996 - 01.2004
Diploma - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Prerequisites - Nursing
Burlington County Community College
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