Sheri Dawn Gaither

• Direct patient care in Pre Admission Testing, Early Morning Admissions, PACU, One Day Surgery and Short Stay, Open Heart Progressive Step Down Unit and Open Heart Intensive Care Unit,Anesthesia Care Team, IV Team
• Medical interventions including IV administration, Medication administration and thorough patient history documentation.
• Effectively communicating with physicians, surgeons and patient/patient support team.
• Accurately processes patients while meeting strict time deadlines.
• Perform accurate patient assessments and respond in a manner relevant to the patient's identified needs including competent skills within the scope of nurse practice, admission procedures and proactively anticipate, develop, implement and appropriately document all patient care, and perform other duties necessary to maintain safe day to day operations of the unit and hospital.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options.
• Assessed patient conditions through thorough physical examinations and vital signs checks.
• Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance and quality assurance.
• Supported nursing staff by mentoring new nurses and providing training sessions.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions for patients leaving care.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care standards.
• 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.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.

Direct patient care for pre surgery as well as PACU and discharge process.