Sherese Wofford-Henry
Bellwood,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced nursing environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of task and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Med Surg/Tele/ED/Stepdown
Care Rev Nursing Agency
05.2020 - Current
- Managed care 5-6 patients from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension and other condition.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Acute Rehab/Float
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
11.2013 - Current
- Managed care for 3-4 patients from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Adjunct RN Nursing Instructor
Rasmussen College
12.2021 - Current
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on pharmacology.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using Blackboard.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
Education
MSN - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL08.2018
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Nurse Collaboration
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Charting Systems
EPIC
CERNER
CPRS
MEDITECH
PARAGON
Timeline
Adjunct RN Nursing Instructor
Rasmussen College
12.2021 - Current
RN Med Surg/Tele/ED/Stepdown
Care Rev Nursing Agency
05.2020 - Current
RN Acute Rehab/Float
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
11.2013 - Current
MSN - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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