- Knitting and Crocheting
- Cooking
- Music, singing to hospice pts at end of life Singing at funerals to honor and support families
Sharon Holcombe
Milner ,GA
Summary
Compassionate RN skilled in patient assessments, end-of-life care, and effective communication. Dedicated to advocating for patients and families during challenging times. Leadership skills evident by years of experience with preceptorship in Neurosurgery, hospice care, and Proxy healthcare workers at various assisted livings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Riverplace Retirement Home
3492 Johnstonville Road Forsyth Ga 31029
08.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- proxy to RA for medication administration according to state regulations.
- 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 care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
RN
Eternal Hope Hospice
123 North 18th Street
08.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment protocols.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Implemented pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.
- specialize in end of life care and Planning.
- Advocated for patients' needs, facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN
Atrium Health Navicent
Macon, GA
06.2006 - 01.2013
- specialized in neurosurgery.
- ran NEMCU ane seizure monitoring.
- EVD drains and ICP monitoring.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record management.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- end of life care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Family education
- Taking vitals
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
- certified in hospice and palliative care from HPPC.
Interests
Timeline
RN
Riverplace Retirement Home
08.2019 - Current
RN
Eternal Hope Hospice
08.2014 - Current
RN
Atrium Health Navicent
06.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College