SHERON LOFTON
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse with expertise in clinical leadership and patient care. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective mentoring and decision-making, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and compliance with care protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Baton Rouge Specialty Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2026
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care protocols and hospital policies.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Managed patient assessments and created individualized care plans based on medical needs.
- Provided mentorship to junior nurses, enhancing team performance and skill development.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered patient care and support during dialysis treatments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques for improved health outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjusted care as necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Unit Supervisor/Charge Nurse
General Health Systems
02.2007 - 12.2021
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and policies.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Developed schedules to optimize resource allocation and maintain workflow continuity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs and improve outcomes.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure availability of medical supplies and equipment.
- Developed a positive work culture with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Delivered consistent results by setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for their performance.
- Mentored newly hired employees, helping them acclimate quickly to the company culture and job responsibilities.
- Proactively identified areas of improvement within the unit, implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues from arising.
- Discussed staff development and training needs and provided schedule of continuing education opportunities.
- Exercised independent judgment to adapt and apply guidelines to unit staff in housing units.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12-2006
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Medication administration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Calm and composed
- Staff supervision
- Patient care
- Staff training
- Patient assessment
- Patient care assignment
- Delegation and motivation
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Baton Rouge Specialty Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2022 - 04.2024
Unit Supervisor/Charge Nurse
General Health Systems
02.2007 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College