Sharon Arlene Finks
Jenks,Oklahoma
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Hillcrest South Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Rn
Pam LTACH
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Total care of ICU patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Hillcrest
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Admit, OR and PACU experience for bronchoscopies, and endoscopies.
- Managed specimens from procedures
RRT
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
05.2009 - 05.2019
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
RRT
OSU Medical Center
12.1996 - 05.2009
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
OSU IT
Okmulgee04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.1995
Skills
- Community Health
- Cultural Competence
- Infection Control
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Electronic Health Records
- Time Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management
- Precepting
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
RN
Hillcrest South Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Rn
Pam LTACH
02.2020 - 07.2021
RN
Hillcrest
05.2019 - 02.2020
RRT
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
05.2009 - 05.2019
RRT
OSU Medical Center
12.1996 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
OSU IT
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Amarillo College
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