Sharry Carranza

• Created an Education Team and developed Skills Day training to provide hands-on, expert-driven, enthusiastic training to RNs on critical equipment/workflows such as Transvenous Pacing, Belmont Rapid Infuser, Arctic Sun, Minnesota tube, Chest tube insertion/Oasis drain, Safety Centesis, Panda infant warmer with Neo Puff rescue breathing. Skills Day training for LVNs and ED Techs including accurate EKG, blood draw, fiberglass splinting, documentation.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
• I became the PICC nurse my first year as ED Educator and by acquisition of equipment, collaboration with Oakland Kaiser's PICU, Walnut Creek's NICU, L&D and Pediatric Unit nurse and physician leaders, training and regular education brought Walnut Creek Kaiser's ED National Pediatric Readiness score from 28/100% in 2022 to 94/100% in 2026.
• Created a new grad RN program in 2022, trained preceptors, wrote and delivered weekly 8 hour didactic and hands-on training over 3 months. Facilitated classroom discussions that fostered critical thinking and collaboration among students. Created schedules and had regular private and ED check-ins with preceptors and preceptees. Created a similar new grad LVN program in 2024 when LVNs were reintroduced to this ED.
• Reviewed and reorganized equipment in main supply room collaborating with a materials project manager on over 1,000 items to create access, logic and efficiency for staff to quickly acquire needed supplies.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring immediate treatment and stabilization.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes requiring intervention or escalation.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to medical advice.
• Improved departmental response times by participating in development of new emergency protocols.
• Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Oriented new hire RNs and precepted paramedics

• Became the primary relief Charge RN in which I checked in all ambulance patients and kept open and continuous communication with triage to ensure patient safety according to presentation and acuity. Expedited patient flow including discharge, transfers, and admissions.
• Enhanced team morale and efficiency, leading by example and fostering supportive environment.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.
• Conducted patient assessments to determine care priorities, improving treatment outcomes.
• Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of emergency nursing care delivery within the department.

• Floated between 30 bed ICU and 6 bed CPU(open heart)
• Became primary relief charge nurse in CPU after 2 years. This meant taking an assignment as well as being in charge, reviewing and signing off orders, assigning patients, giving end of shift unit report, responding to all Code Blues in house. CPU was an immediate post op unit for open chest, post valve replacement, coronary bypass surgeries.
• Infused and monitored multiple drips, IABP, Vent assist devices, transfused blood and fluids including autologous blood. Stabilized and worked on weaning of all critical care support to be able to transfer safely to tele after 24-48 hours.
• Administered critical care treatments to stabilize patients in acute conditions.
• Monitored vital signs and adjusted interventions based on patient responses.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated families on patient conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
• Mentored new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of critical care best practices and procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services.

• Administered critical care treatments and medications per physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs and patient conditions to ensure safety and health stability.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and recovery strategies.

• Worked in the Adult Injection Clinic
• Gave outpatient injections such as hormone therapy, immunizations, travel injections

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
• Floated between Newborn Nursery, Post Partum, Med Surg/Telemetry, and ICU

This was a special program for high school seniors.