Sherkivia Bryant

Delegate and supervise 4-6 patient care assistants per shift.

Provide nursing care by completing physical assessments, patient education, administration of medications, and closely monitoring patient health status and recovery.

Provide adequate documentation for patient assignment on Epic Charting System.

Collaborate with health care professionals to formulate a plan of care based of patient needs.

Attend in services on new floor equipment. Participate in staff meetings based on floor needs

Experience in admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner focusing on admitting diagnosis and core measures.

Educating patients based on their admitting diagnosis and patient needs.

Assist the healthcare staff during treatment or examinations

LVAD, advanced heart failure, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and general surgery pre-op & post-op care and maintenance.

Discharge nurse and coordination with case managers.

Multiple hours and shifts as charge nurse of unit.

Magnet Champion Unit Counsel Leader

• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
• Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.