SHARON A PATTERSON
266 S Fulton Ave Mt Vernon,United States
Summary
Highly resourceful, proficient, and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5years of experience in various areas of healthcare, including Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics/Rehab, and Cardiology. Committed to improving patient outcomes by utilizing my expertise in patient assessment, evidence-based care plans, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary medical teams, and patient/family education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Cardiovascular outpatient unit
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
04.2025 - Current
- Facilitates daily clinic operations, including rooming patients and completing lab requests.
- Documents patient heart rhythms through ongoing observation and evaluation.
- Provides patient education on lifestyle modifications for cardiac risk factor reduction.
- Address patient concerns regarding medications and appointment scheduling through patient portal
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, NY
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Provided exceptional, detail-oriented patient care on a 32-bed medical surgical unit.
- Managed invasive lines and devices, including arterial and central lines, ventilators, and chest tube systems.
- Monitored critically ill patients, reporting significant changes in condition to appropriate personnel.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor, providing guidance and support to unit staff.
Registered Nurse
Glen Island Center for Nursing & Rehab
New Rochelle, NY
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Tracked patient pain management plans, nutritional regimen and changes in patient mental health and report to physician and other specialists about the progression of symptoms observed in patients
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Motivated patients to follow challenging health regimen
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Ghana06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery School
Accra, Ghana10.2002
Skills
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous therapy
- Verbal and written communication
- Pain management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Critical patient assessment
Certification
- NYS Registered Nurse License - 09/06/2019
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - 04/12/2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - 12/04/2025
Timeline
RN, Cardiovascular outpatient unit
Montefiore Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Montefiore Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Glen Island Center for Nursing & Rehab
11.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery School