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Sheri Parrish

Sheri Parrish

Senatobia,MS

Summary

Driven Registered Nurse with 24 years of experience caring for patients within a hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU/Well baby

Methodist Healthcare
Memphis, TN
01.2004 - Current
  • Reported baby assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
  • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
  • Executed umbilical cord and circumcision care to create safe and healthy postpartum environment.
  • Bathed and fed newborns and checked vital signs [Number] times during each nursing shift.
  • Used effective communication skills to speak with parents regarding daily baby care.
  • Managed care for premature babies by administering medication and fluids and recording details on patient charts.
  • Delivered high level of care to average of [Number] neonatal patients daily.
  • Provided parents with compassionate ear during moments of high anxiety and offered insight into care being administered.
  • 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.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU

Baptist Memorial Hospital
Southaven , MS
01.1999 - 07.2012
  • Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
  • Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
  • Delivered exceptional care to average of [Number] neonatal ICU patients in [Type] setting.
  • Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
  • Administered medications by diverse means and tracked responses.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
  • Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
  • Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Provided training and supervision to [Number]-member staff in [Type] unit.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU

Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis , TN
01.1998 - 11.2000
  • Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
  • Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
  • Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
  • Monitored critical patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions, patency of intravenous lines and [Type].
  • Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
  • Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
  • Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
  • Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders.
  • Measured cerebrospinal fluid pressure to help treat hydrocephalus.
  • Assisted with procedures such as spinal reconstructions and follow-up recovery care.
  • Oversaw care for unit patients with [Number] to [Number] ratio and documented care activities in [System].
  • Monitored abnormal electrical activity in patients' brains to track symptoms and treatment progress.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies such as seizures and strokes to deliver exceptional care.
  • Conducted neurological and physical evaluations to collect data on patients' symptoms and progress with treatments.
  • Assessed patients to develop plan of care centered around evidence-based practices and standard nursing processes.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS
05.1999

Skills

  • Unit administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medical screening
  • Cesarean section preparation
  • Hematology testing aptitude
  • Follow-up calls
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Infectious disease control
  • Immunization skills
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Critical care
  • Infant CPR certified
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Taking vitals
  • Postpartum care
  • Medical assessment
  • SBAR communication
  • BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
  • Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
  • Clinical Information System Management
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Documenting vitals
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Emotional awareness
  • Patient discharging
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Intake and discharge
  • Newborn education
  • Family and patient support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU/Well baby

Methodist Healthcare
01.2004 - Current

Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU

Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 07.2012

Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU

Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - 11.2000

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest Mississippi Community College

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