Sharon Crandall
North Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with more than seventeen years of experience on the fast paced Medical/Surgical/Telemetry floor skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Richmond VA Medical Center
Richmond , VA
2016.05 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Acting Nurse Case Manager
Richmond VA Medical Center
Richmond , VA
2016.01 - 2016.05
- Developed and implemented care plans for assigned patients, ensuring the highest quality of care.
- Assessed patient needs, identified health problems and provided appropriate interventions to improve outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive medical care to patients.
- Provided education to patients and their families on disease management, medications and other treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all case management activities in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Created discharge plans that ensure continuity of care after hospitalization or clinic visits.
Registered Nurse
Richmond VA Medical Center
Richmond , VA
2014.06 - 2016.01
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Assess urgent and emergent health conditions using both physiologically and technologically derived data
- Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions
- Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Acting Nurse Case Manager
Richmond VA Medical Center
Richmond , VA
2014.01 - 2014.06
- Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments
- Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate transitions and referrals
- Participate in patients' care meetings and conferences
- Perform administrative duties that facilitate transfer, or discharge of patients
- Provide patients and family members for medical equipment or medication administration.
- Developed and implemented care plans for assigned patients, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Registered Nurse
Richmond VA Medical Center
Richmond , VA
2007.06 - 2014.01
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Assess urgent and emergent health conditions using both physiologically and technologically derived data
- Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions
- Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions
- Monitor patients on telemetry.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Air force
United States Air Force
1986.05 - 1993.07
- Provided maintenance and logistics support for the F-15 Fighter
- Loaded munitions on the F-15 Fighter
- Maintained and inspected munition launchers on the B1 Bomber.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Care Coordination
- Active Listening
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Acls) Certification
- Patient Assessment And Treatment
Community Service
- Teaches children's church at St. Luke Lutheran Church.
- Volunteers to bring church members who no longer drive to church.
- Active with the youth ministry and transports youth to Synod events with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
- Volunteers with Boy Scout troop 862.
Affiliations
- Active church member and volunteer at Bon Air Baptist church
- Avid reader
- Crochets baby blankets and donates them to pregnancy centers
- Owner of two spoiled cats
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Richmond VA Medical Center
2016.05 - Current
Acting Nurse Case Manager
Richmond VA Medical Center
2016.01 - 2016.05
Registered Nurse
Richmond VA Medical Center
2014.06 - 2016.01
Acting Nurse Case Manager
Richmond VA Medical Center
2014.01 - 2014.06
Registered Nurse
Richmond VA Medical Center
2007.06 - 2014.01
Air force
United States Air Force
1986.05 - 1993.07
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
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