Sheila Lagroon
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse compassionate and successful in working with the interdisciplinary team to achieve great patient/family outcomes. Seasoned nurse with experience of 7 years as a nursing assistant, 7 years as an LNP, and 15 years as a RN totaling 8 years of critical care. Experience includes: Doctor offices, Rehabilitation, Med-Surg, LTAC, CVA intermediate care, Pulmonary Intermediate Care, ICU, and PACU. Developing impeccable critical thinking, listening, communicating, and teaching skills the years. Equipped with an awesome rounded skill set and the confidence needed to care for a very diverse culture of patients creating passion with a never ending desire to learn and be best nurse/human being possible.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, PACU
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2021 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills for early identification of potential complications or adverse reactions following surgery.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels. Collaborated with anesthesia providers to ensure safe and effective management of patient pain during the post-operative period.
- Promoted a comfortable environment for patients, addressing concerns, and providing emotional support during post-operative recovery.
- Implemented infection control measures by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout the PACU unit.y.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering better understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments or therapies needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
RN INTERMEDIATE CARE
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided targeted care and treatment for newly diagnosed stroke patients, acute and critically ill patients, sepsis patients, etcetera...
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
LTAC, RN
DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively, preventing complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure while promoting weaning success rates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness episodes, fostering positive relationships and trust in the healthcare team.
- Skillfully performed tracheostomy care procedures, minimizing risks associated with airway management in critically ill patients.
- Promoted infection control practices, resulting in decreased rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Used critical thinking to provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN, ICU
ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Administered vasoactive drugs titration when appropriate, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and treatment, and chest tubes monitoring.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure timely patient discharges and smooth transitions between care settings.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
- Facilitated smooth handoff processes during shift changes by maintaining accurate documentation of patient status updates, treatments provided, and pending tasks requiring immediate attention from incoming staff members.
PULMONARY INTERMEDIATE CARE, RN
GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, new tracheotomy and existing trach care and management.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake. .
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to policies, procedures, and protocols.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening during difficult times in their healing journey.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the facility resulting in decreased falls among high-risk patients.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Advance Nursing
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Delivered outstanding care in different health care facilities/settings to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation to completion.
- Dependable and consistent in carrying out assignments.
- Demonstrated competent nursing performance.
Nursing Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Rolling Greens Village
01.1999 - 05.2008
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with daily activities of shaving, bathing, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Nursing Assistant
Whitten Center
02.1993 - 01.1999
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC08.2008
No Degree - LPN
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC08.2001
No Degree - GED
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC06.1990
Skills
- Trauma recovery
- Clinical judgment
- Professional Communication
- Pain Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
RN, PACU
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2021 - Current
RN INTERMEDIATE CARE
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
11.2018 - 11.2020
RN, ICU
ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - 09.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
04.2015 - 02.2018
PULMONARY INTERMEDIATE CARE, RN
GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM
05.2014 - 10.2015
LTAC, RN
DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2013 - 05.2014
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2013
Rehabilitation Nurse
Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2011
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Advance Nursing
05.2008 - 05.2011
Nursing Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Rolling Greens Village
01.1999 - 05.2008
Nursing Assistant
Whitten Center
02.1993 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
No Degree - LPN
Greenville Technical College
No Degree - GED
Greenville Technical College
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