Sharon Perrin
Magnolia,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, I excel in mentoring staff and emergency management, showcasing strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. My leadership has enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiency, embodying teamwork and advanced nursing skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
12.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing efficient emergency room processes.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating hospital policies accordingly.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
- Participated in hospital-wide committees focused on improving safety measures within the facility.
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
- Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Signature Care Emergency Center-Copperfield
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, intranasal, IV, SQ, IO and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in initiatives aimed at providing effective care for patients, stabilizing patients with emergent/life-threatening conditions in FSED environment prior to coordinating transfer to higher level of care.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Crossmed Healthcare
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Leveraged expertise in assessment techniques to ensure timely and appropriate interventions for identified health issues.
- Contributed to improved team communication by participating in regular huddles, shift change reports, and interdisciplinary meetings.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies consistently throughout daily practice.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and requirements while working in various emergency departments across different states.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and procedures such as IV insertions, blood draws, EKGs, wound care management, splint application among others within the scope of practice for a travel nurse role.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing assignments across multiple hospital locations and varied patient populations.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to identify underlying health concerns and initiate appropriate interventions promptly.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Signature Care Emergency Center-Atascocita
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Exhibited adeptness in clinical reasoning by assessing patients' conditions, taking appropriate actions, and promptly escalating concerns to physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
ER Charge Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Enhanced patient care through the development and implementation of efficient emergency room processes.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating hospital policies accordingly.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Participated in hospital-wide committees focused on improving safety measures within the facility.
Pediatric Trauma Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC-ER
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient safety and satisfaction levels within the pediatric trauma department.
- Enhanced team communication for better patient management through regular case discussions and debriefings.
- Ensured timely triage of pediatric trauma patients, prioritizing urgent cases for immediate medical attention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based pediatric trauma care practices.
- Attending conferences, workshops, and regular continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on current trends in pediatric trauma care.
- Contributed valuable insights on best practices in pediatric trauma nursing through active engagement in research activities.
RN Supervisor
Texas Children's Pediatrics
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Registered Nurse-BMT
St. Jude Children Research Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2014
- 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.
Registered Nurse-Hematology/Oncology
Children’s Hospital New Orleans
05.2007 - 06.2012
- 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.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Science/Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LASkills
- Mentoring Staff
- Clinical judgment
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion/proficient in placement of US guided IV and midlines
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency Management
- Quality Improvement
- Scheduling Coordination
- Compliance Monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Signature Care Emergency Center-Copperfield
09.2022 - 12.2023
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Crossmed Healthcare
09.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Signature Care Emergency Center-Atascocita
09.2020 - 09.2021
ER Charge Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
08.2017 - 08.2020
Pediatric Trauma Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC-ER
07.2015 - 08.2017
RN Supervisor
Texas Children's Pediatrics
08.2014 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse-BMT
St. Jude Children Research Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse-Hematology/Oncology
Children’s Hospital New Orleans
05.2007 - 06.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Science/Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
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