Sharon Fonanih
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care and comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments.. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Glendale
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse
Alden Valley Ridge Rehab
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked as an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for Residents.
- Assessed at-risk Residents, interfaced with Physicians, implemented prescribed protocols and formulated patient care plans as prescribed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess Residents and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated Residents, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Valley Ridge Rehab
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Professional School Of Nurses And Midwives
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed rounds in the various Hospitals and Health Care Centers of my assigned area to observe care, assess Students Nurses and Midwives adaptations and improvements in compliance with training's rules and regulations, and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 15-personnel in the division of Nursing and Midwife-Level II.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Motivated and supervised 120 Students Nurses and Midwifes in delivering quality patient care posted in different hospitals and health care facilities.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Participated as Member of Jury and President of the Jury during the end of training defense sessions of Students Nurses and Midwives.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
Nursing Lecturer
Professional School Of Nurses And Midwives
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Trained 200 students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Midwifery
Universsity of Bamenda, Faculty of Health Science
Bamenda, CAM06.2016
Skills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Chest Tubes
- Telemetry
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Documenting Vitals
- IV Administration
- Nursing Assignments
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Anesthetic Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Wound Care
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Certification
Registered Nurse License;
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Glendale
02.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Alden Valley Ridge Rehab
10.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Valley Ridge Rehab
05.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Professional School Of Nurses And Midwives
02.2018 - 07.2019
Nursing Lecturer
Professional School Of Nurses And Midwives
10.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Midwifery
Universsity of Bamenda, Faculty of Health Science
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