SHARRAINE STEWART
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
TELEMETRY NURSE WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF WORKING WITHIN A FAST- PACED ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and coordination in fast-paced environment. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. 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
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Vero Beach, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
RN
Northwell Health System
Valley Stream,Forest Hills,South Shore,Peconic, NY
02.2023 - 07.2026
- Epic Abstractor-analyzed and transferred clinical data into Northwell Epic EMR, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with data management standards.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a cardio-thoracic surgical telemetry unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Specializing in pre and post cardiac cath patients, pre open heart telemetry, and multi chest tube management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Elder Care Services Agency
South Florida
03.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN
Aya Healthcare Corporation, Cleveland Clinic
Stuart, Florida
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Agency RN working on various types of Telemetry and Medical Surgical units
- Working closely with ancillary staff, case management, physicians, patients and family to produce best possible outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN
TruStaff- Mount Sinai Medical Center, Kings County Medical
New York, NY
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN
Tenet Healthcare Corporation, St, Mary's Medical, Boca Medical
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2005 - 10.2021
- Acute care of Telemetry/Medical Surgical patients on busy 36-42 bed units Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Charge nurse duties as needed.
- Detailed knowledge of Core Measure based diagnoses and guidelines.
- Evolving knowledge and direct care of Covid-19 patients.
- Precepting and mentoring of new nurses and nursing students.
- Working closely with management, physicians, and nursing staff to achieving quality care.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry tracings in real time, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Queens, NY
05.1999 - 02.2005
- Care of acute telemetry patients in a teaching hospital.
- Coordinated care with Medical, Family Practice, Surgical and Psychiatric interns, residents, and nursing staff to optimize patient care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Precepted new nurses to the floor and routinely assigned to charge nurse duties.
RN Traveler
AMN Healthcare-New York Presbyterian
Flushing, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing personalized care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously reviewing prescriptions and administering medications accurately.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined documentation process for greater efficiency in charting patient progress and updating care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit, Telemetry
AMN Healthcare-New York Presbyterian
Queens, NY
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Analyzed and monitored telemetry rhythms per hospital protocol and notifying physician teams and adjusted treatments when needed.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice, nursing competency and team building.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2021
Associates - Applied Science in Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York06-1998
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Proficient in Epic Systems
- Cerner system expertise
- Sunrise Systems proficiency
- Patient observation
- Clinical patient assistance
- Management of IV drug administration-including cardiac drips
- Ventilators
- Acute chest pain evaluation
- Medication management skills
- Analytical thinking
- ACLS BLS NIH Certifications
- Specialized knowledge in urology
- Comprehensive physical assessment
- Telemetry analysis
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
11.2025 - Current
RN Traveler
AMN Healthcare-New York Presbyterian
04.2024 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical Unit, Telemetry
AMN Healthcare-New York Presbyterian
04.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Elder Care Services Agency
03.2024 - Current
RN
Northwell Health System
02.2023 - 07.2026
RN
Aya Healthcare Corporation, Cleveland Clinic
09.2021 - 01.2023
RN
TruStaff- Mount Sinai Medical Center, Kings County Medical
04.2021 - 09.2021
RN
Tenet Healthcare Corporation, St, Mary's Medical, Boca Medical
05.2005 - 10.2021
RN
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
05.1999 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associates - Applied Science in Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College