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SHARONDA ANN DAVIS

Miami,FL

Summary

As a Seasoned Float Nurse, I possess a high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. I am committed to supporting professional nursing care across practice settings and the continuum of care to meet the needs of patients and their families. I actively participate in decision-making, leadership functions, research, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations. I am excited about the future of healthcare and the role that informatics will play in shaping it. I believe that, as healthcare professionals, we must embrace technology and use it to improve patient care!

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Float Pool Agency RN

Healthtrust Workforce PACU/PCU/Tele Agency RN South
12.2021 - Current


  • Floats between several HCA hospitals in the Southeastern region, with a particular focus on Aventura Hospital.
  • Provides medical care to patients in the progressive care unit
  • Work alongside nursing assistants, physicians, surgeons and physical therapists to facilitate the patient's recovery and decide on the best course of action to help them heal.
  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
  • Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
  • Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Chest Pain Coordinator

Mount Sinai Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked closely with management and physician representatives to track and compile all procedural complications and identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects as may be identified.
  • Assisted with quality control audits.
  • Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Executed quality improvement research and studies.
  • Updated inspection journals and daily summary logs with quality-related data.
  • Collected and analyzed data and initiated improvements to improve performance. Reduced the door to balloon time by 50%.
  • Developed educational materials used to train staff.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Evaluated systems and processes

PACU RN

Emory University Hospital PACU
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • With OneStaff Agency)
  • Provided direct nursing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients before and after a wide variety of surgeries as per the physician’s orders
  • Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies including but not limited to caring for arterial lines, monitoring cardiac rhythms and arterial BPs and MAPs, administering blood products, and administering high risk medications
  • Monitored patient’s vital signs and hemodynamic status
  • Assessed the physical and emotional status of patients
  • Interpreted physician's orders; reviewed lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
  • Provided care for patients on ventilators when ICU beds were unavailable
  • Quickly notified surgeons and anesthesiologists of any changes in the patients’ respiratory, cardiac, and/or neurological status
  • Provided discharge instructions to patients and family members when necessary
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 10-12 patients per shift on average.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
  • Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
  • Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Successfully used The Modified Aldrete Score to assess patient readiness for discharge.
  • Provided clear discharge instructions to a variety of patients with different languages and literacy levels.

Covid Travel Nurse

Covid PCU Maimonides Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Travel contract with Loyal Source
  • Maintained the appropriate use of Personal Protective
  • Equipment (PPE)
  • Assessed and monitored patients while coordinating with physicians, social workers, and case managers to provide a multi-disciplinary plan of care
  • Managed sedation, paralytics, insulin drips, and vasopressor therapy
  • Administered blood products and intravenous medications and monitored patients for any adverse effects
  • Perform a broad scope of clinical procedures utilizing various invasive/noninvasive monitoring equipment including: ventilators, arterial and central lines, and EKG monitoring
  • Assists with bedside procedures; chest tube, arterial and central line insertion, and rapid sequence intubation
  • Provided care for post cardiac/respiratory arrest

Surgical Centers of
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Through Medley Agency)
  • Assessed patient status on admission to the pre-op area and/or the post-op area, and on a continuing basis
  • Provided safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities
  • Coordinated nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge
  • Documented interventions and patient’s responses
  • Ensured provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner
  • Utilized ASPAN standards when planning and implementing patient care
  • Communicated appropriate information regarding patient conditions to surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff
  • Safely carried out physician’s orders correctly and promptly, documented all activities
  • Initiated and participated in patient and family education.

PACU Baptist Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2020
  • Provided direct nursing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients before and after a wide variety of surgeries as per the physician’s orders
  • Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies including but not limited to caring for arterial lines, monitoring cardiac rhythms and arterial BPs and MAPs, administering blood products, and administering high risk medications
  • Monitored patient’s vital signs and hemodynamic status
  • Assessed the physical and emotional status of patients
  • Interpreted physician's orders; reviewed lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
  • Provided care for patients on ventilators when ICU beds were unavailable
  • Quickly notified surgeons and anesthesiologists of any changes in the patients’ respiratory, cardiac, and/or neurological status
  • Provided discharge instructions to patients and family members when necessary.

INP Pre-Op/PACU Emory University Hospital Midtown
02.2013 - 08.2016
  • Provided the pre-operative nursing care of patients before vascular surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neuro surgery, cardiac surgery, and ENT surgery
  • Specialized in preparing patients for cardiac surgery
  • Started IVs and drew labs
  • Managed emergency admission clinical issues
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative instructions
  • Assessed the physical and emotional status of patients
  • Interpreted physician's orders; reviewed lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
  • Assessed and documented patients' medical histories, including allergies and other assessment parameters, per policy
  • Ensured that Standard Universal Precautions and the principles of aseptic and sterile technique are used appropriately.

INP Pre-Op/PACU Emory Hospital Midtown
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Assisted with preoperative patient assessment
  • Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies including but not limited to caring for arterial lines, monitoring cardiac rhythms and arterial BPs and MAPs, administering blood products, and administering high risk medications
  • Monitored patient’s vital signs and hemodynamic status
  • Assessed the physical and emotional status of patients
  • Interpreted physician's orders; reviewed lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
  • Provided care for patients on ventilators when ICU beds were unavailable
  • Quickly notified surgeons and anesthesiologists of any changes in the patients’ respiratory, cardiac, and/or neurological status
  • Provided discharge instructions to patients and family members when necessary.

INP Pre Op/PACU Northside Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2012
  • Assisted with preoperative patient assessment
  • Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies including but not limited to caring for arterial lines, monitoring cardiac rhythms and arterial BPs and MAPs, administering blood products, and administering high risk medications
  • Monitored patient’s vital signs and hemodynamic status
  • Assessed the physical and emotional status of patients
  • Interpreted physician's orders; reviewed lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
  • Provided care for patients on ventilators when ICU beds were unavailable
  • Quickly notified surgeons and anesthesiologists of any changes in the patients’ respiratory, cardiac, and/or neurological status
  • Provided discharge instructions to patients and family members when necessary.

PACU Baptist Hospital
09.2010 - 11.2011
  • Provided direct nursing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients before and after a wide variety of surgeries as per the physician’s orders
  • Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies including but not limited to caring for arterial lines, monitoring cardiac rhythms and arterial BPs and MAPs, administering blood products, and administering high risk medications
  • Monitored patient’s vital signs and hemodynamic status
  • Assessed the physical and emotional status of patients
  • Interpreted physician's orders; reviewed lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
  • Provided care for patients on ventilators when ICU beds were unavailable
  • Quickly notified surgeons and anesthesiologists of any changes in the patients’ respiratory, cardiac, and/or neurological status
  • Provided discharge instructions to patients and family members when necessary.

PACU Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2010
  • Provided direct nursing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients before and after a wide variety of surgeries as per the physician’s orders
  • Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies including but not limited to caring for arterial lines, monitoring cardiac rhythms and arterial BPs and MAPs, administering blood products, and administering high risk medications
  • Monitored patient’s vital signs and hemodynamic status
  • Assessed the physical and emotional status of patients
  • Interpreted physician's orders; reviewed lab values, EKG's and x-ray reports
  • Provided care for patients on ventilators when ICU beds were unavailable
  • Quickly notified surgeons and anesthesiologists of any changes in the patients’ respiratory, cardiac, and/or neurological status
  • Provided discharge instructions to patients and family members when necessary.

TRANSPLANT Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2006 - 06.2008
  • Provided direct nursing care, instruction and support for patients following kidney, liver and multivisceral organ transplants
  • Assigned to provide care for 3 – 5 patients on a transplant floor
  • Assisted with the admission and discharge of the patients before and after transplants
  • Performed clinical tasks according to the hospital policies including but not limited to administering blood products, administering TPN and Lipids, inserting Foley catheters, inserting IVs, administering tube feedings, and administering an extensive variety of medication
  • Frequently assessed the patient’s labs and conditions and notified physicians of any changes
  • Provided extensive discharge instructions to transplant patients
  • Also assisted in the orientation of new nurses.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Informatics

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2023

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
07.2011

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Miami Dade College
12.2005

Bachelor's Degree - English

Florida State University
12.1999

Diploma - undefined

G. Holmes Braddock Sr. High
06.1995

Skills

  • Tableau
  • Microsoft
  • Bar Code Medication Administration
  • Computerized Patient Record System s
  • Patient Admission
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Treatment Protocols
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Project Implementation
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Nursing Process
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Immunization
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Patient Intervention
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Body Mechanics
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Wound Surgical Procedures
  • Operational Standards
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Triage
  • Airway Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
  • Electronic Health Records Management

Accomplishments

Knight Foundation Baptist Health Innovation Fellow - June 2023


Mission Impact Global Leader Designation - Nov 2022





Certification

FL RN ACLS/BLS PALS

Timeline

Float Pool Agency RN

Healthtrust Workforce PACU/PCU/Tele Agency RN South
12.2021 - Current

Chest Pain Coordinator

Mount Sinai Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022

PACU RN

Emory University Hospital PACU
06.2021 - 09.2021

Covid Travel Nurse

Covid PCU Maimonides Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021

Surgical Centers of
09.2020 - 11.2020

PACU Baptist Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2020

INP Pre-Op/PACU Emory University Hospital Midtown
02.2013 - 08.2016

INP Pre-Op/PACU Emory Hospital Midtown
06.2012 - 12.2012

INP Pre Op/PACU Northside Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2012

PACU Baptist Hospital
09.2010 - 11.2011

PACU Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2010

TRANSPLANT Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2006 - 06.2008

Master of Science - Nursing Informatics

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Miami Dade College

Bachelor's Degree - English

Florida State University

Diploma - undefined

G. Holmes Braddock Sr. High

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