Sharon Vaulx
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Through my many years of experiences in healthcare in the long term care, and in hospital setting; I have developed strong management, leadership, and customer services skills. I desire to obtain a healthcare assignment with a reputable company where I can continue to develop my skills in health care to better serve my community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director for f Nursing
Chamberlin Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2026 - Current
- Led departmental strategy to enhance patient care programs and services.
- Facilitated communication between departments to improve service coordination and response.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Oversaw nursing staff performance and compliance with care standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to enhance patient care.
- Coordinated staff training programs to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient-centered care.
- Evaluated patient care practices to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
Director of Nursing
Luxor Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Oversaw nursing staff and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols and best practices.
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated nursing programs and recommended improvements for quality care.
- Facilitated communication between families, patients, and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient health assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
Miamisburg, Ohio
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Director of Nursing
Bradford Care center
Hamilton , OH
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Weekend Supervisor/Director of Nursing
Judson Village Retirement Community
Cincinnati, OH
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Instructed and supervised staff to ensure efficient operations of the weekend shift.
- Developed strategies to optimize customer service and satisfaction.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured a safe working environment for employees.
Registered Nurse
Ayden Healthcare of Madeira
Cincinnati, OH
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Examined and addressed lacerations, abrasions contusions, pressure ulcers, arterial and venous ulcers,, skin tears, surgical wounds and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Document on the wounds weekly, participate in weekly skin rounds with wound physician.
Registered Nurse LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, IV Antibiotics, IV medications, G/Tubes, N/G Tubes, Wound Vacs, Monitor surgical drains and output, Ventilator and tracheostomies, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Travel Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse
Oakland, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Work in Oakland California Coliseum Vaccination Clinic
- Actively oversaw storage of Covid vaccines.
- Monitored Refrigeration of Vaccines.
- Deposed of dry ice and returned equipment back to manufacturers.
- Record the number of vaccine distributed to vaccine pods daily.
- Reported daily vaccinations to government agencies. Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Mixed Covid vaccine for daily vaccinations.
Traveling Registered Nurse
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead, NY
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Traveling Registered Nurse
Eminent Consulting
Nashville, TN
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Arranged for medical, mental health or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders
- Counseled patients on ongoing basis to assist with challenges.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Director of Nursing
Liberty Health Care Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions and Covid 19.
- Monitored procedures of facility staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment secondary to Covid 19 pandemic, work closely with Housekeeping Director to prevent spread of virus.
- Identified trends related to facility's infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
- Implemented CDC, WHO and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide facility staff.
- Created new facility policies with the guidance of CDC, WHO to prevent Covid 19 outbreak.
- Responsible for monitoring nursing care to ensure all residents are treated fairly and and with kindness.
- Participate in the assessment of residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective residents in relation to existing nursing capabilities.
- Assuring Physician's orders are followed as prescribed.
- Assuring that each residents accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility and federal and state guidelines.
- Discipline staff according to corporate Human Resources Policies and ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of services in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the resident's individual needs and rights.
- Maintained all of the Director of Nursing duties to provide continuity and provide satisfactory quality to all residents.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Oversaw treatments, therapies and medication administration according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Oversaw safety and compliance with patient confidentiality requirements.
- Pitched in to assist with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
Director of Nursing
Astoria Place of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Acknowledge residents medical condition and resolve complications quickly and efficiently.
- Oversee care of high risk patients.
- Participate in the Admission and Discharge Planning
- Oversee compliance with facility skin, fall and infection control policies
- Administer and monitor intravenous and TPN infusions.
- Participate in utilization Review Meetings and planning.
- Review staffing daily to ensure facility is meeting staffing needs as well as meeting state staffing regulations.
- Responsible for hiring and training of new nursing employees.
- Participate in facility's annual state survey.
Director of Nursing
Oak Pavilion Health Center
Cincinnati, OH
12.2009 - 09.2017
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and facility policies
- 2009-2010 Hired on as facility Weekend Supervisor
- 2010-2012 Promoted to facility Skilled Unit Manager
- 2012-2017 Promoted to facility Director of Nursing.
- During those years, I was responsible for several duties to include:
- Participating in residents care conferences.
- Communicating with all department heads within facility
- Talk with resident's families, POA, Guardians related to their care
- Complete medical rounds with NP,PA, and Physician as needed
- Order medical equipment.
- Participate in the hiring, training and termination of nursing staff
- Problem solve all family concerns as needed
- Preparedness facility for annual state survey.
Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Canton, MA06.1997
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse Degree
Fortis Institute
Sharonville, OH06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN06.2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Diagnostic tools experience
- IV drug therapy management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Medication and IV, TPN administration
- Diabetes management
- Indwelling Foley Catheter insertion and maintenances
- Trach care and suctioning
- Enteral Feedings
- Wound Care maintenance and management
- Computerized charting using PCC and EPIC
- Admissions and Discharges
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Staff Development and Precepting
Certification
- Certified in BLS, ACLS Training
Timeline
Director for f Nursing
Chamberlin Health Care
01.2026 - Current
Director of Nursing
Luxor Health Care
08.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
Director of Nursing
Bradford Care center
11.2022 - 03.2024
Weekend Supervisor/Director of Nursing
Judson Village Retirement Community
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Ayden Healthcare of Madeira
09.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse LTAC
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse
01.2021 - 05.2021
Traveling Registered Nurse
Peconic Bay Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
Traveling Registered Nurse
Eminent Consulting
06.2020 - 11.2020
Director of Nursing
Liberty Health Care Center
01.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Cincinnati
03.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Nursing
Astoria Place of Cincinnati
10.2017 - 02.2019
Director of Nursing
Oak Pavilion Health Center
12.2009 - 09.2017
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse Degree
Fortis Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University