SHARON DENICE MICKENS
INDIANAPOLIS,IN
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Compassionate RN Staff Nurse with background in providing high-quality patient care, developing effective nursing plans, and maintaining accurate medical records. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and responding to medical emergencies. Demonstrated track record of improving patient outcomes through personalized care and direct communication with healthcare teams. Strong advocate for patients' rights, fostering positive relationships with families to ensure comfort and satisfaction in healthcare services provided.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Spring Mill Meadows
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
RN Staff Nurse
AMERICAN FINEST STAFFING
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2020 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
LVN Charge Nurse
Vasona Creek Rehah
San Jose, CA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to care protocols.
- Managed patient care schedules and coordinated daily nursing activities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
Unit Manager
Carmel Health And Living
Carmel, Indiana
10.2012 - 12.2019
- Supervised daily operations of nursing staff and care delivery processes.
- Coordinated patient care activities to ensure timely service and support.
- Managed staff schedules to maintain adequate coverage across shifts.
LPN/Staff Development Coordinator
Fountainview Place
Mishawaka, IN
- APPLICATIONS
- PRE HIRING AND DRUG SCREENS
- ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS
- TREATMENT
- DIRECT RESIDENT CARE
- INSERVICES
Education
RN - ADN
OHIO MEDICAL CAREER CENTER
Dayton, OH 09.2023 - 12.2024
Certification - Nursing, LPN
Ivy Tech South Bend
South Bend, IN 01.1994 - 12.1995
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Pain management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient safety
- Nursing process
- Basic life support
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Home health care
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Specimen collection
- Intake and discharge
- Infection control measures
- Patient management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Family education
- Hospice and palliative care
- Wound care management
- Hospice care
- Patient care
Education
- CPR CERTIFICATION
- WOUND CARE
- TB
- IV THERAPY
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Not actively lookingSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
RN Staff Nurse
Spring Mill Meadows
05.2025 - Current
RN - ADN
OHIO MEDICAL CAREER CENTER
09.2023 - 12.2024
RN Staff Nurse
AMERICAN FINEST STAFFING
12.2020 - 05.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Vasona Creek Rehah
01.2020 - 05.2020
Unit Manager
Carmel Health And Living
10.2012 - 12.2019
Certification - Nursing, LPN
Ivy Tech South Bend
01.1994 - 12.1995
LPN/Staff Development Coordinator
Fountainview Place