Sharon Todd
Wilmington,NC
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
05.2015 - Current
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Little Falls Hospital
Little Falls, NY
07.2011 - 04.2015
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
LPN
Bassett Health Care
Herkimer, NY
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LPN
Masonic Home
Utica, NY
12.1999 - 05.2006
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 28 geriatric and palliative patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Register Nurse - Nursing
ST Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, NY05.2011
LPN - Nursing Practice
Herkimer County Boces
Herkimer, NY06.2003
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY05.1999
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Little Falls Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2015
LPN
Bassett Health Care
03.2006 - 05.2009
LPN
Masonic Home
12.1999 - 05.2006
Register Nurse - Nursing
ST Elizabeth College of Nursing
LPN - Nursing Practice
Herkimer County Boces
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Herkimer County Community College
Similar Profiles
Christine WebbChristine Webb
Critical Care Nurse Manager at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterCritical Care Nurse Manager at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Trinity WatsonTrinity Watson
Medication Assistance Specialist at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterMedication Assistance Specialist at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Julia McbethJulia Mcbeth
Certified Nursing Assistant at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterCertified Nursing Assistant at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Kasey MackKasey Mack
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterPediatric Cardiac Sonographer at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Lauren StrnadLauren Strnad
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade at ESS/ Pender County SchoolsSubstitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade at ESS/ Pender County Schools