Sheri Young
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Accomplished PACU Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ascension Saint Thomas West, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in airway management and critical thinking, I excel in high-pressure environments and mentoring new PACU nurses. Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration in critical care settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas West
07.2000 - Current
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Managed challenging cases effectively by utilizing clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and prioritization techniques in dynamic situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Care for patients post TAVR's, general surgeries, thorascopic surgeries, kidney transplants, vascular surgeries and neuro surgeries/procedures.
Telemetry LPN
Centennial Medical Center
10.1996 - 06.2000
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Cared for patients post-op cardiac surgeries, cardiac procedures and kidney transplants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College
Nashville, TN05-2000
Skills
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Cardiac monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Critical Care Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Task Prioritization
- Preceptor
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas West
07.2000 - Current
Telemetry LPN
Centennial Medical Center
10.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College
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