Sharon Truschel
Mountain Top,PA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at adept in medication and IV administration, and excelling in patient assessments. Known for exceptional direct patient care and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, I bring a comprehensive skill set and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Occupational Health
Premise Health Care
06.2017 - Current
- Reduced workplace injuries by providing training on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and workplace safety protocols.
- Implemented stress management techniques within the workforce, resulting in improved productivity levels and reduced absenteeism rates due to illness or injury.
- Administered immunizations and vaccinations as part of an overall employee health program to prevent illness outbreaks at work sites.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and conducting regular evaluations.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Commonwealth Home Health Care Inc.
09.2004 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided at home education and instruction to patients and families, empowering them to manage their disease processes and prevent hospitalizations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Assisted with various clinical tasks such as taking vitals and performing phlebotomy, IV infusion therapy, parenteral feedings accessing port-a-caths, managing central lines, tessio catheters, picc lines, feeding tubes, wound vac therapy, wound care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wilkes Barre General Hospital
07.1986 - 09.2004
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
05-1986
Social Work
Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA09-1978
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hoban
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-1978
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Collecting vitals
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- Vaccine administration
- Phlebotomy expertise
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Occupational Health
Premise Health Care
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Commonwealth Home Health Care Inc.
09.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wilkes Barre General Hospital
07.1986 - 09.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Social Work
Kings College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hoban
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