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Sharon Shirley

KILLEEN,TX

Summary

Well qualified Licensed vocational nurse with 27years of patient care ranging from geriatrics with alzheimers/dementia, and med-surg, to providing quality care to special needs pediatrics with tracheostomies, ventilators, gastrostomy tubes, End stage renal disease (ESRD), epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, just to name a few. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. True team player.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Lakeway Home Health
Temple, Texas
06.2008 - Current
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Cared for special needs patients each day with quality-driven support.

Charge Nurse

Regency Manor Nursing And Rehab
Temple, Texas
02.1996 - 05.2010
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Administered medications to 15 to 18 patients and monitored response to medications.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

76V Material, Storage and Handling Specialist

US Army
Fort Hood, TX
02.1987 - 06.1995
  • Operated 3 different forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
  • Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Assembled and filled more than 10 shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Temple College
Temple, TX
12.1994

Skills

  • Wound Dressing
  • In-Home Care
  • Checking and monitoring vital signs
  • Urgent and Emergency care
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient and family education

Certification

Licensed Vocation Nurse

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Lakeway Home Health
06.2008 - Current

Charge Nurse

Regency Manor Nursing And Rehab
02.1996 - 05.2010

76V Material, Storage and Handling Specialist

US Army
02.1987 - 06.1995

No Degree - Nursing

Temple College

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