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Sheri Gardner

Southgate,Mi

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Henry Ford Hospital, excelling in obstetric emergency response and patient advocacy. Proven ability to deliver exceptional care during labor and delivery, while fostering teamwork and clear communication. Skilled in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation and dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Henry Ford Hospital
06.2001 - 09.2025
  • Delivered skilled emergency responses to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and provided immediate care to newborns.
  • Educated family members on patient care instructions while fostering supportive communication.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care phases.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies such as pre-eclampsia and fetal distress situations.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students, enhancing their real-world clinical experience.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to inform treatment strategies.
  • Streamlined communication among healthcare providers, creating a supportive environment for families.
  • Helped Henry Ford Hospital to achieve being a level 4 maternity center.
  • Charge nurse leading the unit for 22 years, efficiently and effectively. Making assignments, acting as a resource for staff during complex cases, ensuring the unit is ready for emergencies.
  • I was nominated for the Daisy award multiple times and won once. I won the Henry award after being nominated by coworkers. I won the nurse of the year from the residents.

Education

Nursing

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • IV insertion
  • Newborn care
  • Health promotion
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emotional support
  • Quality improvement
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Direct patient care
  • Delegation and motivation
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Student precepting
  • Training staff
  • Intake and discharge
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Calm under pressure
  • Computer skills including EPIC

Certification

AWHONN beginners, intermediate, and advanced Fetal monitoring certified.

Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring through the NCC C-EFM

BLS, ACLS, AND NRP.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Salary Range

$100000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Henry Ford Hospital
06.2001 - 09.2025

Nursing

Wayne State University