Sherlethia Brown, RN
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 16 years of experience caring for patients within hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, WV
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
RN - MS
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, United States
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Short term Acute care facility
- Provided immediate treatment of injury, first aid care, wound care, IV insertion, and medication
- Administration, drug overdose, and mental illness emergencies
- Provided chronic care, as well as acute care for inmates housed in the prison infirmary
- Skilled in assessing medical conditions and taking the appropriate action
- Coordinated with physicians and other specialties regarding inmate healthcare
- Assisted physicians with surgical/medical procedures.
RN - MS
Cherry Hill Healthcare & Rehab
Birmingham, United States
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN - SNF
Aspire Health Partners
Birmingham, United States
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN - MS
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, United States
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN - MS
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, United States
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
T.A. Lawson State Community College
12.2007
Skills
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Infectious disease control
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Management
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Care Planning
- Health care consultation
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Distribution
Candidate Highlights
9+ years of experience working in the Med Surg unit., 1, 3, True, Telemetry, PCU/Stepdown, Cardiac, Cerner, EPIC, All-Script, 01/16/2022, None, RN, Alabama (Compact), 1-116630, 12/31/2025, BLS, 12/31/2026, ACLS, 01/01/2026, True
Certification
RN, State of Alabama (Compact) 1-116630 Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
BLS (American Heart Association) Expiration Date: 01/19/2026
ACLS (American Heart Association) Expiration Date: 01/19/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
RN - MS
DCH Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
RN - MS
Cherry Hill Healthcare & Rehab
02.2019 - 04.2021
RN - SNF
Aspire Health Partners
07.2016 - 02.2019
RN - MS
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2015
RN - MS
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2011
Associate Degree of Nursing -
T.A. Lawson State Community College
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