Sharron McKenna
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic board certified registered nurse bringing five years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
12.2020 - Current
- Supervised team of 10 nurses and 6 clinical nursing assistants across 28 bed intermediate critical care unit.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained 10 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and nursing competency development.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction on Patient and Family Advisory Council.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Student Trainee
The Department Of Veterans Affairs
St. Petersburg, FL
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Completed administrative duties, including answering phones, taking messages, ordering inventory products, organizing workplace and replying back to emails.
- Abided by company's policies and procedures.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Work Study Office Assistant
The St. Petersburg Vet Center
St. Petersburg, Florida
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
- Upheld strict security procedures to maintain data confidentiality.
- Greeted incoming office guests, answered questions and directed individuals to desired locations to enhance team efficiency.
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy
Various, Various
03.2000 - 07.2008
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on wire bundles, connectors, RF cables and fiber-optic lines for avionics and weapons integration lab equipment.
- Assessed aircraft electrical systems to evaluate proper functioning.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tampa, Fl05.2023
Associate of Science - Nusing
Keiser University
Tampa, FL04.2017
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Services Administration
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2013
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Shared Governance
- Family advocacy
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
- Intravenous Therapy
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Florida Nurses Association (FNA) Member
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
- Progress Care Nursing - Adult (PCCN)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) through the American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Red Cross
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2020
Student Trainee
The Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2013 - 08.2014
Work Study Office Assistant
The St. Petersburg Vet Center
02.2011 - 05.2013
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy
03.2000 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Nusing
Keiser University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Services Administration
St. Petersburg College
- Progress Care Nursing - Adult (PCCN)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) through the American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Red Cross
Similar Profiles
Missy DrescherMissy Drescher
Nursing Student / Clinical Rotation Med Surg at HCA Florida, Northside HospitalNursing Student / Clinical Rotation Med Surg at HCA Florida, Northside Hospital
LIBBY DORELIBBY DORE
Director at HCA FLORIDA-NORTHSIDE HOSPITALDirector at HCA FLORIDA-NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
Donald BowensDonald Bowens
EVS Director at HCA Florida Brandon HospitalEVS Director at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital