Sheronda Terry Thompson
Dalton,GA
Summary
22 years of nursing experience in which I have developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrate the ability to manage patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Seeking to transition into a new field where these skills can contribute to effective and efficient team performance and organizational success in education to the public, advocacy for my patients, and join in the fight of protecting lives with my team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN BSN
Mother Baby Unit/ Erlanger
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated parents regarding their health, newborn, lactation, and resources for continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Assessed newborns, administered their first shots, placed newborn orders, and communicated with providers on newborn status.
- Cross trained to assist on HRPU (High Risk Pregnancy Unit) and GYN/ Oncology unit
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
LPN
Academic Internal Medicine/ Erlanger
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Peds Care, PC
12.2003 - 08.2021
- Triaged patients by phone and in person; providing general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Obtain ER records and specialty office encounters for MD to review
- Collected biological specimens for testing
- Administer vaccinations
- Give respiratory treatments
- Over seer of the Lead program
- Assist Providers with invasive procedures (Lumber Puncture (Spinal tap))
- Implement sterile technique to prepare patient for procedures
- Schedule appointments
- Obtained vitals and measurements for sick visits/ physicals
- Oversee Blood Lead results and report them to state
- Oversee Urine culture results and collaborate with MD on treatment plans
- Educate patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and wound management.
- Work with Healthcare team (social workers, PT/OT/Speech therapist, specialist) to assess patient needs and plan of care
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN
Morning Pointe
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Document patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Oversee 22 residents on the alzheimer Lock down unit
- Administer daily medications
- Provide first aide care to wounds
- Communicate with family for resident needs
- Work with RAs in meeting resident's needs (physically and emotionally)
- Oversee that ADLs for each resident is met
- Following doctors orders for patient care
- Documenting in the MAR
- Provide resident status updates with Home health, Hospice, Management. and co nurses when changing shift
- Monitor patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN BSN
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
University Of Phoenix
12-2012
LPN
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA12-2003
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Healthcare platforms
- Patient triaging
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Documenting incidents
- Counting narcotics
- Assisting physicians
- Educating families
- Working with EMR system (Office Practicum)
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Geriatric care
- Newborn Care
- Pediatric Care
- Direct patient care
Experience
CNA for 4 years
LPN for 21 years
RN BSN for 1 year
Education and Training
CPR
NRP
Timeline
RN BSN
Mother Baby Unit/ Erlanger
04.2024 - Current
LPN
Academic Internal Medicine/ Erlanger
08.2021 - 04.2024
LPN
Morning Pointe
05.2019 - 05.2020
LPN
Peds Care, PC
12.2003 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - RN BSN
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
University Of Phoenix
LPN
Dalton State College
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