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Sharon Huffman

Olathe,KS

Summary


Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication seeking part time position.

Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Urgentivist

Landmark Health
06.2018 - 01.2024
  • Provide medical care and management to members served by the Landmark program who request urgent home visits.
  • Communicate with the Physician or Nurse Practitioner to discuss patient assessment and receive/document/implement orders received.
  • Responsible for IV placement, IV infusions, blood draws, injections, foley catheter placement, nasal packing, wound care etc.
  • Competency in care of core chronic disease conditions of internal medicine and their respective exacerbations.
  • Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications per orders. Monitor responses for adverse reactions.

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

California Hematology Oncology
05.2003 - 06.2018
  • Administered prescribed medications and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
  • Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
  • Accessed patient ports and PICC lines.
  • Updated patient charts using confidential electronic medical records.
  • Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions following physicians specifications.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Brotman Medical Center
08.2003 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • New graduate and new hire mentor.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Children's Mercy Hospital
05.1991 - 08.2003
  • Responsible for care and treatment of ill and injured pediatric, infants and neonates.
  • Mentor for first year Medical Students.
  • Charge RN
  • Member of hospital wide Sedation Team.

Chief Flight Nurse

Life Flight
03.1992 - 05.1998
  • Contributed to a culture of safety by actively participating in risk management activities and promoting adherence to standardized procedures.
  • Conducted thorough pre-flight assessments, identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Enhanced team communication and collaboration through regular training sessions and debriefings.
  • Delivered comprehensive patient reports to receiving facilities, ensuring continuity of care during transitions between healthcare settings.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO
05-1991

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • California Nursing License
  • Kansas Nursing License


Timeline

Registered Nurse, Urgentivist

Landmark Health
06.2018 - 01.2024

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Brotman Medical Center
08.2003 - 06.2016

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

California Hematology Oncology
05.2003 - 06.2018

Chief Flight Nurse

Life Flight
03.1992 - 05.1998

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Children's Mercy Hospital
05.1991 - 08.2003

Associate of Science - Nursing

Penn Valley Community College

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