Sharon Clifton RN BSN CRN
Gallipolis,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 31 years of experience in delivering patient care in PACU, Ambulatory Surgery, Radiology Nursing, ICU, and Floor Nursing. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN PACU Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
Huntington, WV
03.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs, and other indicators on various patients types (ICU, Med-Surg, Post Surgery, etc) in the PACU and Overflow setting.
RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hozer Health System
Gallipolis, OH
03.1999 - 01.2021
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to a 19-bed Ambulatory Surgical Unit and a 8-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration. 2012-2021
- Administered Conscious Sedation, assessed, and monitored patients during Radiology procedures such as biopsies, angiograms, etc. Developed plan of care with the Radiologists in providing quality care. 2001-2012
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures in the ICU setting. 1999-2001
- Strived to achieve best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
RN Staff Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Charleston, WV
05.1992 - 03.1999
- Surgical, Trauma ICU staff nurse in a Level 1 Trauma Teaching Center providing specialized direct care and completing ADL's on complex patients while assisting their families with outcomes and grief management. 1994-1999
- Surgical Floor Nurse administering care, preparing patients for discharge, and teaching specific skills to patients and family post surgery. 1992-1994
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from trauma, kidney transplants, organ donation, complex plastic surgery, sepsis, renal failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, etc.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
University Of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH05.1992
High School Diploma -
Gallia Academy High School
Gallipolis, OH05.1988
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Critical Thinking
- Works Well with Coworkers or Independently
- Quality Improvement Measuring
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Certified in Radiology Nursing (CRN)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Multi-State RN Licensure through OH #283423
Timeline
RN PACU Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hozer Health System
03.1999 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
05.1992 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University Of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
High School Diploma -
Gallia Academy High School
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