Sheri Richardson
Victoria,TX
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
E..R .RN
Detar Navarro
Victoria, Tx
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
LVN/RN
TLC staffing
Victoria, Texas
01.2011 - Current
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
R.N travel nurse
Accent home Health Care
Houston, Texas
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided supportive counseling through difficult times during hospitalization or illness.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Performed diagnostic tests and operated medical equipment as part of patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Detar North Women's and Children Hospital
Victoria, Texas
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Cuero Regional Hospital
Cuero, Texas
05.2016 - 12.2019
- I worked as a floor nurse in M/S for approx 10 months, then started training as Charge Nurse; currently I utilize multiple positions
- In May 2018 I transferred to our O.B unit seeking to increase my skills set and knowledge
LVN/RN
La Villa Nursing and Rehab, closed down
Victoria, Texas
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Night time charge nurse working with approx 25-30 pt, over seeing CNA care and passing medications
- I also had to have strong communication skills to notify MD of any changes in care, being able to take any new orders and carry them out accordingly
- Upon graduating I became weekend charge nurse prior to the closing of this facility
LVN/RN
Everlasting Home Health
San Antonio, Texas
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Made convenient trips to pt houses to perform assessments, fill med boxes and make MD appointments
- On some occasions I delivered medications to homes, set up same day appointments when severe medical changes were observed and promptly reported them to the PCP
- I gave medical advice, orders and changes through communications from MD and nursing staff of PCP
LVN
Yoakum Nursing and Rehab
Yoakum, Texas
08.2009 - 09.2014
- First job after graduating LVN school
- I worked with 40-45pt with ADL care, med pass, feedings and incontinent care
- I delegated pt care to many CNA's and was able to assist them as needed
- I was able to communicate with MD reporting any findings/changes in our patients
- I worked as a charge nurse for 5 year until being accepted for an Associates Degree in Nursing
Education
Associates - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, Texas06.2016
L.V.N -
Victoria College
Cuero, Texas08.2009
GED -
Yoakum High School
Yoakum, Texas05.1999
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
09.2024 - Current
Skills
- Leadership/confidence
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Observation
- Pt assessment
- Teamwork
- Documenting
- Diffusing stressful situations
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Supply Restocking
- Chart updating
- Discharge coordination
- Mobility Assistance
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Health screening
- Vaccine administration
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Infectious disease control
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Home Health Care
- Direct nursing care
- Family and patient support
- Care Plan Development
- Procedure preparations
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Newborn care
- Long-Term Care
- Licensed RN
- Medication Administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Infection control measures
- OR and ER experience
- Taking vitals
- Medical Screening
- Preventive health
- Trauma recovery
Languages
English
References
Sylvia Leona, work companion/friend, Yoakum Nursing and Rehab, 1300 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TEXAS, (361) 293-2801
Personal Information
Hobbies: My current interests are to stairstep my way into getting my Masters Degree in Nursing in the near future, then become a Nurse Practitioner in approx 10 years.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
09.2024 - Current
E..R .RN
Detar Navarro
08.2023 - Current
R.N travel nurse
Accent home Health Care
01.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Detar North Women's and Children Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Cuero Regional Hospital
05.2016 - 12.2019
LVN/RN
La Villa Nursing and Rehab, closed down
05.2014 - 09.2016
LVN/RN
Everlasting Home Health
03.2014 - 06.2016
LVN/RN
TLC staffing
01.2011 - Current
LVN
Yoakum Nursing and Rehab
08.2009 - 09.2014
Associates - Nursing
Victoria College
L.V.N -
Victoria College
GED -
Yoakum High School
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