Sheree Belandres
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Qualified Charge Nurse offers extensive and positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
Concord, CA
04.2011 - Current
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
Walnut Creek, CA
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Provided administrative oversight of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Oversaw the scheduling of nursing personnel to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Coordinated with other departments on matters related to patient care and staffing needs.
- Facilitated communication between management and nursing personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding quality of care provided by nurses.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, industry standards, and best practices in order to make informed decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met patient needs while adhering to established protocols.
- Provided guidance and support to nurses during challenging situations or emergency scenarios.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops., to stay abreast of developments in the field of healthcare administration.
- Acted as a liaison between hospital administration and management and nursing personnel.
- Worked collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems fairly.
- Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improved response and proposed plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
Concord, CA
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
- Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
- Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists.
- Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
- Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on assigned unit.
- Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
Nursing House Supervisor
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
San Leandro, CA
04.2008 - 04.2011
- Developed and implemented staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement and provided guidance as needed.
- Ensured nursing team is compliant with all regulatory requirements including HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate interdisciplinary communication and coordination of services.
- Provided ongoing education and training opportunities for nurses on topics such as infection control practices, safety protocols.
- Assisted with budget development and monitored expenditures to stay within budget limits.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a timely manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Reviewed incident reports related to patient care incidents and errors and took appropriate corrective action.
- Facilitated collaboration between physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw compliance with hospital policies regarding documentation of patient care activities.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints or concerns regarding quality of service delivered.
- Implemented strategies designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs associated with providing patient care services.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
Concord, CA
04.2006 - 04.2009
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Iloilo
Iloilo City, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Performance Evaluations
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Process Evaluation
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Allocation
- Policy Development
- Staff Training
- Staff Scheduling
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Clinical Leadership
- Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
- PCCN (National Certification)
- ACLS and BLS Certifiied
- Registered Nurse (Active California RN License)
- NIH Stroke Certified
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
07.2013 - 07.2018
Charge Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
04.2011 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
04.2009 - 04.2011
Nursing House Supervisor
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
04.2008 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
04.2006 - 04.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Iloilo
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