Sharon Rowe
Apache Junction,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Honor Health, excelling in medication administration and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Skilled in patient assessments and collaborative care planning, ensuring safety and quality outcomes for diverse populations. Committed to ongoing professional development in mental health nursing.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Honor Health
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of conditions.
- Administered psychiatric evaluations to assess patient mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health resources and treatment options.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, ensuring patient safety during emergencies.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St Luke Behavioral Health
05.2014 - 09.2024
- Monitored patients' vital signs and documented behavioral changes consistently.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to support patient coping strategies.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance team knowledge and skills.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health status and treatment needs.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Managed crisis interventions effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
Registered Nurse
Immanuel Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.2011
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Supported infection control measures by following established protocols and guidelines.
- Participated in continuous learning initiatives to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring a compassionate care environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding promptly to urgent needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05-1993
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Patient care assessment
- Intake and discharge
- Patient examination
- CPR/AED
- Chronic disease management
- Treatment preparation
- Intake/Admissions/Preauthorization
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital provided quality care to 12 patients in behavioral environment for 15 plus years and medical for 15 years.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration. And other responsive clinical needs.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- patient placement and intake/admissions- able to decrease ER wait to bed by 4 hours.
- prior-authorization nurse- experienced with intake for over 5yrs in behavioral needs of adults/gero clients with immediate transfer and development of intake program at a 120 bed facility.
Certification
- BLS - current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Honor Health
10.2024 - 10.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St Luke Behavioral Health
05.2014 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Immanuel Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College