Sharon Deal
Aiken,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 34 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatrics specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Clinical Educator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pediatric Float Pool
Wellstar MCG Health
06.1999 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- forAdministered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient care delivery within the organization.
- Coordinated appropriate use of resources, such as equipment and supplies, to ensure availability when needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures within the unit and recommended changes based on best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Mentored new nurses as they transitioned into practice, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
RN Pediatric Staff
Chandler Regional Medical Center
03.1998 - 05.1999
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Home Care RN and ED
Memorial Hospital Savannah
07.1993 - 03.1998
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in [Type] environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
St Josephs Hospital Sisters
06.1990 - 07.1993
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA08.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brunswick Community College
Brunswick, GA05.1990
High School Diploma -
Glynn Academy
Brunswick, GA06.1979
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Family Education
- Collecting vitals
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Licensed RN
- Professional Bedside Manner
- IV setup
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Precepting
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Response
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- ADL Assistance
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Emotional awareness
- HIPAA Education
- Emergency Care
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Geriatric Nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Family advocacy
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Home Health Care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Sugar and safe care,Temp,Airway,BP, Lab work, Emotional suport.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pediatric Float Pool
Wellstar MCG Health
06.1999 - Current
RN Pediatric Staff
Chandler Regional Medical Center
03.1998 - 05.1999
Home Care RN and ED
Memorial Hospital Savannah
07.1993 - 03.1998
Registered Nurse
St Josephs Hospital Sisters
06.1990 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brunswick Community College
High School Diploma -
Glynn Academy
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