Sharonda Brooks
Macon,GA
Summary
Being a caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of nursing and wellness experience I believe that I would be a worthy asset to the nursing team. I am interested in pursuing an opputunity with your agency. I am well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients who are critically ill and a collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing non-bias, comprehensive care to patients and there families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital
Macon, GA
08.2011 - Current
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Trained and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
- Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations
- Coordinated staff to meet patient care needs
Wellness Coordinator
Clark Duncan Wellness Center
Americus, GA
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Installed new exercise equipment, performed initial testing and optimization procedures to ensure correct, safe and efficient operation
- Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations
- Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits
- Checked all gym equipment for proper use and function
- Carefully evaluated member needs and assisted them in achieving personal fitness goals
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets
Resident Director
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Assisted residential living environments against compliance standards and safety requirements
- Set housing assignments and managed requests for adjustments
- Performed quality checks on facilities and staff members
- Developed leadership and professional improvement activities for team members
- Led meetings monthly to receive resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures
- Led campus tours, new resident orientation and ongoing educational sessions
- Fostered relationships with residents, and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment
- Conducted rounds of rooms and the building to check on compliance and safety issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Wellness
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA2011
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Team development
- Program management
- ACLS/BLS Certified
- Competency assessments
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Computer data input
REFERENCES
Available upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital
08.2011 - Current
Wellness Coordinator
Clark Duncan Wellness Center
08.2009 - 07.2011
Resident Director
Georgia Southwestern State University
08.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Wellness
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University