Sharon Drake

• Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
• Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
• Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
• Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.

I was instrumental in having all new admissions, same day surgery unit, and ICU in using cholahexadine bath wipes to prevent hospital acquired infections. I was involved in the preparation of a Disaster Protocol Manual and plan for every department including adding on a decontamination unit to the ER including the proper PPE for decontamination of patients.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.

Worked to provide Covid 19 Vaccinations to the general public

Provided Health Education for general public on Covid 19

• Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
• Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
• Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
• Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
• Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to Job Title.
• Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
• Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
• Provided patient care in the clinics as needed
• Administration of Tuberculosis medication to patients at home and in clinic. Obtained orders for lab work as needed including sputum specimens as needed.
• Set up and provided care in Special Needs Shelter prior to a hurricane arrival on the gulf coast of Ms.
• I was trained in Basic and Advanced Disaster Life Support in the event of natural or man made disasters.

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary team members
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Initiated the Perinatal High Risk Maternity and Infant Service’s (PHRM/IS)
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Set up the Literature library for infant and maternity education.
• Referring infants to the 1st Step Program as needed for continuity of care after age 12 months.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• 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.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• worked in Drug and Alcohol Rehab Unit for five years
• Worked in ICU and ER as needed
• Worked as charge nurse on cardiac step down unit.
• Certified in administering chemotherapy and blood transfusions.
• Worked in Drug and Alcohol unit as charge nurse

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.