Years of professional experience Hospice
Sharon Graves
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Advocate Health Care, excelling in patient advocacy and symptom management. Proven track record of implementing evidence-based interventions that significantly improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Strong communicator and interdisciplinary team member dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in complex healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
36
36
Years as Registered Nurse with experience in ICU,ACC, CVRU
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care
05.2015 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Streamlined documentation procedures, ensuring accurate and timely updates in electronic medical records.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced patient safety measures and increased satisfaction levels among families.
- Enhanced family support by offering guidance, resources, and emotional assistance during difficult times.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to remain current on best practices in palliative care delivery methods and regulatory guidelines.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s unique circumstances.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while working closely with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining open lines of dialogue with patients'' families.
- Conducted regular clinical assessments of assigned patients, identifying any changes in condition that may necessitate modifications to the care plan.
- Served as patient advocate during care conferences with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members.
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs to continually adapt care plans accordingly.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based or facility settings while maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospice journey.
- Collaborated with bereavement specialists to provide ongoing grief support for families after the loss of their loved ones.
- Managed complex caseloads involving diverse diagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, dementia, COPD, liver disease, kidney failure among others.
- Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Cabarrus
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Northeast Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2012
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Nursing Education
Stanley Community College
Albemarle, NC05-1989
Diploma - LPN
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC09-1986
High School Diploma -
Paulsboro High School
Paulsboro, NJ06-1978
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient advocate
- Symptom Management Expert
- Interdisciplinary Team Member approach to patient care
- Experienced Triage Nurse
- Case Manager
- Afterhours In home visiting Hospice Nurse
- After hours in home visiting Hospice Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Health Care
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Cabarrus
12.2012 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Northeast Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2012
Nursing Education
Stanley Community College
Diploma - LPN
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
High School Diploma -
Paulsboro High School
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