Sharon Hines
BAKERSFIELD,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience and skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Actively mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative environment and improving care quality. Committed to delivering safe, effective nursing in high-acuity settings.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 39 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in multispecialty units.=
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Care First Home Health
Bakersfield, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in electronic health systems.%
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging healthcare decisions.=
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging healthcare decisions.
Registered Nurse
Optimal Home Health Care
Bakersfield, CA
05.2018 - 04.2025
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Conducted routine health assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.=
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.++*+
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.==
Registered Nurse
Coast Medical Service
Los Angeles, CA
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on medical urgency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans-
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions in high-acuity settings to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and enhancing clinical competencies within the team.
- Evaluated and integrated new medical equipment into existing protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Registered Nurse
Critical Care Solution
Phoenix, AZ
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided critical care to adult patients in high-stakes environments.%-
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community College System
AZ05-1986
Associate of Arts - Nursing LVN
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ05-1983
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information System
DeVry Education Group
Phoenix, AZ01-1981
High School Diploma -
South High
Bakersfield, CA06-1979
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments=
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric- Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Care First Home Health
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Optimal Home Health Care
05.2018 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Coast Medical Service
12.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Critical Care Solution
05.2014 - 12.2016
No Degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community College System
Associate of Arts - Nursing LVN
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information System
DeVry Education Group
High School Diploma -
South High