Sharon Gray
FAIRHOPE,AL
Summary
Registered Nurse with a diverse 23 year career history dedicated to compassionate patient care. Consistently facilitated care in fast paced environments. 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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thomas Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Clinic
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with attending supervising physicians to instruct first, second and third year residents in internal medicine clinical practices
- Conferred with residents to discuss diagnoses and appropriate care and treatment
- Submitted proper documentation and justification for medical management to insurance institutions to obtain prior authorizations for prescribed medications as well as diagnostic imaging
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to residents and attendings while verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Heart Group Of The Eastern Shore
02.2014 - 06.2021
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular diseases in the outpatient setting
- Assessed the patient as well as prepared chart notes while verifying accuracy prior to the clinic visit
- Acted as phone triage nurse addressing patient's needs while determining next course of action
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted the technician with performing nuclear stress tests by preparing patient for the procedure, monitoring vital signs and EKG monitoring throughout the process
Registered Nurse, PACU
Brookwood Medical Center
10.2008 - 09.2012
- Worked alongside physicians to care for the female patient recovering from gynecological as well as oncology-gynecological cases
- Monitored patient condition while in PACU by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and monitoring for changes in vital signs
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and post-operative care
- Assessed physical status of patients in order to transfer to step down unit to eventually be discharged home or admitted as inpatient
Registered Nurse-GI Lab
St Vincents Hospital
07.2005 - 10.2008
- Achieved certification to administer conscious sedation while working alongside the physician during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms during the admission process
- Cared for and delivered discharge instructions to patients and families while in recovery room
Registered Nurse, PACU Cardiovascular and Thoracic
Brookwood Medical Center
01.2002 - 10.2008
- Gained experience as a critical care nurse while caring for the cardiovascular and thoracic post surgical patient
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing critical treatment such as ventilator management, vasoactive drips and wound care
- Assisted the surgeon in medical rounds and beside post-procedural care
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care within AHA ACLS current guidelines
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
04.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed compassionate care to the oncology patient and the patient in the end of life stage
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging moments to enhance healing and promote compliance
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL12.1999
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Performing EKGs
- Call Triaging
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Chest Pain Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Disease Management Programs
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Medication Management
- Patient Care Planning
Certification
- ACLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thomas Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Heart Group Of The Eastern Shore
02.2014 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Brookwood Medical Center
10.2008 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse-GI Lab
St Vincents Hospital
07.2005 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse, PACU Cardiovascular and Thoracic
Brookwood Medical Center
01.2002 - 10.2008
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
04.2000 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
- ACLS certification
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