Sharon Tivener
Brandenburg,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and unit management in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently develops strong relationships with staff, patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, Critical Care
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
- Managed staffing assignments to ensure exceptional patient care to veterans with multiple medical and surgical conditions in two mixed acuity units.
- Managed patient bed assignments to ensure proper placement in order to provide throughput and high-quality care to all veterans.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Procured and re-allocated supplies as needed.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary. Completed and monitored tracers to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards.
- Completed daily patient rounding to ensure staff compliance with standards and enhance patient experience.
- Celebrated special occasions and unit successes in order to build a strong team.
RN, Critical Care
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
2013.04 - 2021.08
- Provided care to veterans with variety of conditions in mixed-acuity unit that included ICU and step-down patients.
- Spent 18 months in COVID ICU at onset of COVID-19 pandemic.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments, adjusting interventions as needed for improved outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Facilitated patient-centered care by actively involving patients and families in planning and delivery of treatment interventions,
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, assessments, interventions, and responses to ensure continuity of care across shifts.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing ventilator settings.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes and advance clinical competencies.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and support for their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians on development of individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Guided medical interns and residents to ensure appropriate care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Advocated for patients' rights and autonomy by upholding ethical nursing principles in all aspects of critical care delivery.
- Educated patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision making.
- Recognized need for updated Insulin protocols. Worked with nursing leadership and education to write new protocols for hyperglycemia, DKA and HHS.
- Assessed patients' responses to treatments, adjusting interventions as needed for improved outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care
University Of Louisville Hospital
1986.08 - 2013.04
- Provided care to critically ill patients in Level 1 trauma hospital.
- Strong focus on cardiac, cardiac surgical, neurosurgical and stroke patients, but cared for patients with numerous medical, surgical and trauma conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Multiple years as Charge Nurse. Duties included patient assignments, scheduling, annual evaluations and monitoring of unit metrics related to JCAHO standards, hospital initiatives and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY12.1984
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Medical Supply Management
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
- Policy Adherence
- Cardiac monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Central Line Care
- Staff assignments
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, Critical Care
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
2013.04 - 2021.08
Registered Nurse, Critical Care
University Of Louisville Hospital
1986.08 - 2013.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
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