Sharon Sutka
Herculaneum,MO
Summary
As a behavioral health nurse, my primary responsibility is to provide the safest and highest quality care to my patients and their families. Delivering exceptional nursing care necessitates a strong foundation of clinical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to critically assess and adapt to a dynamic environment, and a genuine approach of empathy and compassion to support patients and families in their unique circumstances. In my capacity as a nursing mentor and educator, I strive to exemplify excellence in practice while facilitating the professional development of my colleagues. I guide new nurses in integrating their understanding of complex pathophysiology with practical bedside experience to enhance their situational awareness, clinical judgment, and decision-making capabilities. As a nursing leader, I hold a firm expectation that excellence should be the standard, as our patients deserve nothing less. I advocate for nurses to critically evaluate practices that may be outdated, collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in pursuit of more evidence-based interventions, and innovate where creative solutions are required.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN- Program Coordinator- Behavioral Health
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- Facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of program services and initiatives.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates appropriate patient care.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
- Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
- Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
- Championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
- Cultivated a collaborative work culture by encouraging open communication channels among team members which led increased job satisfaction rates amongst employees.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintains program documentation and review to support regulatory and compliance regulations.
- Assists with determining appropriate training for the staff and developing the learning program.
- Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.
- Collaborates with others to assist with problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services, and systems/performance measures.
- May participate in injury prevention initiatives and/or activities.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless execution of events, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
- Elevated participant feedback by implementing comprehensive survey system, leading to significant program improvements.
- Strengthened internal communication with creation of shared online workspace, enhancing project coordination.
- Developed multiple Team Sites that hold resources for multidisiplinary teams.
- Increased participant engagement by tailoring program content to meet diverse community needs.
- Improved staff efficiency by introducing new project management tools and training.
- Monitored and evaluated program outcomes, applying findings to refine and improve future initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for volunteers, elevating quality of program delivery.
- Improved team collaboration with establishment of regular coordination meetings and updates.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.
- Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
- Developed new program and feature ideas for station.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
RN- Hospital Educator
Touchette Regional Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for clinical and non-clinical education for hospital orientation.
- SECURE (De-escalation training) Instructor and coordinator.
- Assist in building and reorganizing the education department, orientation, and annual competencies.
- Developing new education model to retain staff and create compliance with EHR.
- Hospital orientation instructor.
- Collaborated with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
- Identifies and/or develops teaching tools and instructional materials.
- Keeps records of educational activities and prepares reports.
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 3 years 11 months
Clinical Educator- Behavioral Health
SSM Health- St. Louis University Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed new Behavioral Health orientation for RN/BHT on unit level. Increased longevity of staff and staff satisfaction.
- Collaborated with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated educational plans/programs and utilized methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
- Identified and/or developed teaching tools and instructional materials.
- Kept records of educational activities and prepared reports.
- Applied the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
- I demonstrated professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Used the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide my response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
- 2 years
Clinical-Nurse Supervisor, & Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
03.2011 - 04.2019
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (Since 2012)
- Mentor, teach, and develop a rapport with each member of the staff
- Evaluate performance and conduct annually (Accounting of Stewardship) assessments (merit raises)
- Promote patient centered care, professionalism and positive team attitude by example and coaching when necessary
- Hold staff accountable to expectations
- Lead meetings/ huddles on a regular basis to identify operational goals of the department and keep staff updated on any new education
- Implement/educate staff on productivity and departmental staffing per the Average Daily Census (ADC)
- Monitor budget expenses and steward resources to increase revenue and achieve budget goals
- Develop and adhere to policies and procedures
- Control the flow of the unit and admissions
- Notary
- Utilized as a staff nurse when staffing was low
- Implement patient care for my team of patients and oversee patient care of the whole unit.
- Readily develop rapport with patients, families, staff, and physicians
- Calculate and administer medications
- Control the flow of the unit admissions
- 8 years 1 month
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Central Methodist University
01.2016
Associates of Science Degree -
Jefferson College
06-2010
Trade/Technical School Graduate -
Applied Technology Services- Practical Nurse
06-2008
Skills
- De-escalation Courses Coordinator and Instructor:
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute); June 2019-March 2023
- SECURE De-escalation Course; June 2021- December 2021
- AVADE (Workplace Violence Prevention); March 2023-current
- Nursing staff leadership
- Nursing Fundamentals (3)
- Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) (2)
- Instructional Materials (2)
- Nursing Practice
- Teaching
- Behavioral Healthcare
- Clinical Education
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Mental Health Nursing
- Patient Care
- Professional Nursing
- Public Health Nursing
- Academic Development
- Academic Monitoring
- Alzheimer and Dementia Care
- AVADE COORDINATOR
- AVADE INSTRUCTOR
- College Recruiting
- Core Values
- Course Development
- Course Management
- Graduate Education
- Health Communication
- Identifying Problems
- Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
- Patient Safety
- Patients Rights
- Regulatory Requirements
- Student Mentoring
- Training and Development
- Training and Education
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Research utilization
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- Physical assessments
- Staff supervision
- Care plan development
- Care planning
- Licensed RN
- Infection control measures
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Case management
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-solving
- HIPAA education
- EMR / EHR
- Emotional awareness
- Long-term care
- Acute care expertise
- Patient care planning
- ADL assistance
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Hospice care
- Taking vitals
- Managing deadlines
- Evaluations
- Lab result interpretation
- Treatment Planning
- Palliative care awareness
- Preventive health
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Data collection
- Coordinating referrals
- Chart updating
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient relations
Daisy Award
Patients and colleagues have nominated me multiple times for the Daisy Award in recognition of my commitment to nursing excellence. These nominations reflect my dedication to compassionate patient care, the knowledge and support I offer to my peers, and my positive attitude while collaborating with team members.
Timeline
RN- Hospital Educator
Touchette Regional Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
RN- Program Coordinator- Behavioral Health
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Educator- Behavioral Health
SSM Health- St. Louis University Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2021
Clinical-Nurse Supervisor, & Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
03.2011 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Central Methodist University
Associates of Science Degree -
Jefferson College
Trade/Technical School Graduate -
Applied Technology Services- Practical Nurse
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