Sherita Lashae' Jones, ADN,RN
RN
Spring,TX
Summary
Objective: Goal oriented compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse. Offers hands-on experience in direct patient care in acute care and long term care medical environment. Providing excellent care while keeping within the my scope of practice within established standards of procedures. Care for short term/long qterm/acute patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Tx and diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Post Acute Medical rehabilitation hospital
Humble, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
RN/LPN
Nexus Specialty Hospital
123 Vision Park, Shenedoah
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
LVN Nurse Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to critical patients.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
LVN CHARGE NURSE/Nursing Unit Manager
Park Manor Rehabilitation Center Of Deerbrook
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LVN Charge Nurse
Park Manor Rehabilitation Center Of Humble
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Lvn Charge Nurse
Diversicare
Humble , TX
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Oversaw medication administration to 40 + patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
- Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Unit Administrative Assistant/Phlebotomist
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2010 - 11.2018
- Transport patients to proper location.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses to document physician orders, preparing patient treatment charts, updating patient information, and scheduling appointment.
- Perform EKG's.
- Collecting specimen's to be processed in the Lab.
- Care services to patient's including, but not limited to, (feeding,.
- Bathing, showering, changing clothing, bed making, assisting with other direct care needs.).
- Maintain a safe and attractive environment for residents and co-workers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CHCP
10.2022
Texas Health School
2018
High School Diploma -
Central Medical Magnet
05.2006
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
- Strong awareness of infection control practices
- EKG's/ IV Insertion/ Phlebotomy
- Scripting
- Collecting specimen
- Phone
- Troubleshooting
- Medical records management
- Regulatory compliance
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff training
- Assessments
- Schedules coordination
- Document review
- Planning and organization
- Information verification
- Staff supervision
Certification
- ACLS Certified-07/2023
- BLS Certified-05/2024
Timeline
RN
Post Acute Medical rehabilitation hospital
08.2023 - Current
RN/LPN
Nexus Specialty Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2023
LVN Nurse Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
03.2021 - 05.2021
LVN CHARGE NURSE/Nursing Unit Manager
Park Manor Rehabilitation Center Of Deerbrook
04.2020 - 12.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Park Manor Rehabilitation Center Of Humble
08.2019 - 04.2020
Lvn Charge Nurse
Diversicare
12.2018 - 08.2019
Unit Administrative Assistant/Phlebotomist
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
CHCP
Texas Health School
High School Diploma -
Central Medical Magnet
- ACLS Certified-07/2023
- BLS Certified-05/2024
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