Sharon Jones
Registered Nurse
Bishopville,MD
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor staff and implement infection control measures, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
Triage Nurse
Mission Health
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into daily tasks, ensuring consistency in delivering high-quality care across all populations served.
Unit Manager
Harrison Senior Living
06.2013 - 09.2022
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD05-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Care plan development
Family education
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Mission Health
01.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Unit Manager
Harrison Senior Living
06.2013 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
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