Sharon Thompson
Erie,PA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care and IV administration. Recognized for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through thorough assessments and education.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
Erie, PA
09.2002 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options and preventative measures.
Registered Nurse
MetroHealth Medical Center
Erie, PA
09.2002 - 03.2003
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and support.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency in fast-paced clinical environments.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely intervention and optimal care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse Manager
Millcreek Community Hospital
Erie, PA
03.2001 - 09.2002
- Led nursing team to enhance patient care standards and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nursing staff to improve clinical skills.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for nursing department operations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and quality assurance protocols.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and improving satisfaction scores.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure cohesive patient treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Manager
Intergrated Health Services of Erie at Bayside
Erie, PA
05.1994 - 12.2000
- Initiated quality improvement projects that enhanced patient outcomes and safety measures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Successfully managed crisis situations through rapid assessment, decisive action, and expert coordination of emergency response efforts.
- Developed performance metrics aligned with organizational goals to measure success objectively while identifying areas for improvement.
- Achieved budget goals with prudent financial management, including cost containment measures and efficient use of resources.
- Optimized nursing staff performance by providing ongoing professional development opportunities, mentoring, and feedback sessions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal laws through meticulous documentation, staff training, and policy implementation.
Registered Nurse
Rondale Nursing Home
Erie, PA
02.1986 - 04.1994
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Villa Maria School of Nursing
Erie, PA05-1985
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS -
- Stroke Certification
- Trauma Cetrification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hamot Hospital
09.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse
MetroHealth Medical Center
09.2002 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse Manager
Millcreek Community Hospital
03.2001 - 09.2002
Registered Nurse Manager
Intergrated Health Services of Erie at Bayside
05.1994 - 12.2000
Registered Nurse
Rondale Nursing Home
02.1986 - 04.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Villa Maria School of Nursing