Sharyn Matson
Marion,NC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
BAYADA
Hickory, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care to BAYADA home health patients
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to care team
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses
- Performed wound care and basic treatment procedures
- Documented visits and care notes in patient records
- Coordinated care plans with physicians and family members
- Educated patients and caregivers on home care routines
- Followed infection control and safety protocols during visits
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Promoted patients' rights by actively supporting their needs and preferences in care decisions. by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Assistant Nurse Manager Specialty clinics
Charles George VA Medical Center
Asheville, NC
03.1984 - 03.2016
- Supervised nursing shift operations within VA medical center inpatient care units.
- Coordinated staff assignments across acute care, clinic, and bedside nursing teams.
- Monitored patient safety practices and infection control standards throughout care areas.
- Supported nurse manager with performance reviews, coaching, and staff development.
- Resolved unit workflow issues and escalated clinical concerns through proper channels.
- Reviewed patient care plans and ensured nursing documentation met VA standards.
- Scheduled staff coverage for leave, vacancies, and high-acuity patient needs.
- Collaborated with providers, therapists, and case managers on coordinated veteran care.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Cared for patients directly with various nursing tasks such as administering medication.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Incorporated evidence-based nursing into practice environment.
- Managed budgets related to staffing costs, supplies expenditures.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Performed physical assessments on patients as needed.
- Analyzed data from surveys or studies related to nurse staffing patterns or patient outcomes.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Administered disciplinary action for employee performance deficiencies, infractions and conduct issues after consulting with employees and HR staff.
- Recruited, hired and evaluated staff to take corrective action and meet departmental goals.
- Evaluated and resolved potential patient safety issues with consideration to age and disability.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for clinical operations.
- Monitored and documented patient care to oversee employee and patient safety, hygiene, and protection.
- Planned departmental budget by managing staffing and scheduling to remain within budget constraints.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Attended conferences or seminars relevant to the field of nursing management.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
- Created action plans for staff development and performance improvement.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to the practice of nursing.
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
- Worked closely with Human Resources Department to recruit qualified nursing staff.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing feedback on job performance during shift changes or rounds.
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- medications.
Education
RN - RN Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Murphy , NC 08.1993 - 08.1994
LPN - LPN
AB Technical
Asheville , NC 08.1982 - 08.1983
Clyde A Erwin High School
Leicester , NCSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency procedures
- Patient care
- Discharge coordination
- Care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Clinical supervision
- Documentation and charting
- Policy compliance
- Epic documentation
- Team leadership
- Staff scheduling
- Unit administration
- Medical assessment
- Emergency care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medical office administration
- Advanced medical equipment
- Body mechanics
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Emergency care
- Professional bedside manner
- Discharge coordination
Timeline
RN
BAYADA
09.2024 - Current
RN - RN Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
08.1993 - 08.1994
Assistant Nurse Manager Specialty clinics
Charles George VA Medical Center
03.1984 - 03.2016
LPN - LPN
AB Technical
08.1982 - 08.1983
Clyde A Erwin High School