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Work History
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Sheri DalPorto

BREVARD,NC

Summary

Caring, hardworking, dedicated, compassionate, service-oriented, professionally trained registered nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Extensive history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. 28+ years of experience in clinical settings including Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Intensive Care, Intermediate Step-down, & Geriatrics. 28+ years of experience in community health care in a year-round camp setting. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, North Carolina
04.2014 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Registered Nurse

The Wilds Christian Association, Inc
Brevard, NC
06.1994 - Current
  • Monitoring & provided healthcare for a large number of campers and staff in a camp setting.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Registered Nurse

White Mountain Regional Medical Center
Springerville, AZ
10.2008 - 11.2013

Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, House Supervisor ED, M/S, ICU

  • Oversee and manage clinical and support staff in patient care activities while.
  • Maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
  • High level of personal accountability.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Registered Nurse- Health Service Supervisor

Grand View Camp
Eagar, AZ
10.2008 - 10.2013
  • Supervised general health of campers and staff.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills while acting under the supervision of local physician's standing orders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Condition & Safety Standard Monitoring
  • Emergency Patient Triage

Certification

Current Licenses & Certifications
RN -­ North Carolina #135525
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification (Healthcare Provider)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
ENPC - Emergency Nurses Pediatrics Course
CPI & De-escalation training

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Transylvania Regional Hospital
04.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

White Mountain Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 11.2013

Registered Nurse- Health Service Supervisor

Grand View Camp
10.2008 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse

The Wilds Christian Association, Inc
06.1994 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bob Jones University
Sheri DalPorto