Sheri Strickley
Grand Prairie,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9+ years experience in direct patient care, emergency response, and staff training. Expertise in developing individualized treatment plans and facilitating patient education to promote safe recovery at home. Strong ability to manage unit operations, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing patient safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical City
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2021 - Current
- Charge Nurse, trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques.
- Facilitated patient comfort and engagement during treatments through culturally-appropriate care strategies.
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Coordinated patient flow for unit, overseeing admissions and discharge paperwork to streamline processes.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Partnered with physicians and nursing staff to enhance unit workflows and optimize patient throughput.
- Stabilized patients with acute complications through rapid assessment and emergency interventions.
- Administered oral, IV, and IM medications accurately following physician orders and facility policies.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary care planning to tailor individualized treatment goals and priorities.
- Monitored vital signs and treatment responses to evaluate clinical progress and adjust care.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses accurately.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to design and implement effective patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
Administrative Assistant/Scheduling Coordinator
Dr. Donald Nicholas
Desoto, Texas
01.2003 - 07.2016
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up visits, including labs, outpatient diagnostic testing, and specialist consultations, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Prepared patient's care plan according to provider guidelines.
- Collect co-pays, outstanding balances, and enter charges into billing system.
- Processed insurance payments accurately.
- Developed professional relationships with clients through consistent communication and collaboration.
- Prioritized incoming emails and phone calls to ensure timely responses from appropriate personnel.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining confidentiality protocols.
- Provided clerical support for daily operations and special projects, facilitating seamless administrative functions.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care and nursing
- IV management
- Wound care
- EMR systems
- Time management
- Staff supervision and coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking skills
- Student precepting
- Professional bedside manner
- Unit administration
Accomplishments
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical City
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
10.2017 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant/Scheduling Coordinator
Dr. Donald Nicholas
01.2003 - 07.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
University of Texas at Arlington