Sharon Noles
LIVE OAK,FL
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes, I leveraged my expertise in medication and IV administration and critical thinking. My approach combines empathy with acute care expertise, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - MICU, TICU, SICU
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse – Critical Care
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
501 W Highland Blvd., Inverness, Fl 34452
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse - ICU
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
502 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL 34452
02.2009 - 04.2016
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Operated advanced life support equipment proficiently during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients swiftly when necessary.
- Proactively addressed potential issues through regular rounds with physicians which led to early identification of deteriorating conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns.
- Managed accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, treatments, and progress to maintain clear records for effective decisionmaking.
- Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices and promoting high standards of patient care within the ICU team.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed treatment plans, avoiding medication errors that could impact patient health adversely.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, sharing ideas, and supporting colleagues during challenging situations.
- Demonstrated expertise in pain management, ensuring timely and effective relief for ICU patients with acute and chronic discomfort.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to ICU patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in the critical care unit.
Registered Nurse - MICU
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
07.2011 - 09.2013
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Assisted physicians during complex medical procedures, ensuring accurate execution of orders and seamless patient care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively within a high-stress environment, maintaining timely completion of tasks without compromising quality of care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by collaborating with case managers and other healthcare professionals when preparing patients for transfer or discharge from the MICU.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe working environment within the MICU to ensure the well-being of both patients and staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans, promoting optimal patient recovery.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and self-management techniques, increasing compliance with treatment plans.
- Recognized potential complications early by closely monitoring laboratory results and vital sign trends, initiating appropriate interventions promptly when necessary.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that individual needs were met while respecting personal values and preferences.
- Delivered high-quality care to critically ill patients, maintaining proper ventilator settings and managing medication administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Chicago, IL2013
Massage Therapy
Withlacoochee Technical Institute
Inverness, FL2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Health screening
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Removing sutures
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medical Records Management
- Managing deadlines
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Critical Care
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse - MICU, TICU, SICU
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
04.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse - MICU
Tampa General Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse - ICU
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Massage Therapy
Withlacoochee Technical Institute
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tallahassee Community College