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Sherri Birkla

Nurse
Abilene,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Hendrick Medical Center
03.2008 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
  • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

LVN

Eastland Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 02.2008
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
05.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
12.2011

Associate of Applied Science - LVN-nursing

TSTC
Breckenridge, TX
12.2000

Associate of Arts - Office Management

Cisco Junior College
Cisco, TX
05.1994

High School Diploma -

Cisco High School
Cisco, TX
05.1986

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Student Training
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Direct Nursing Care
  • Patient Admission

Timeline

Nurse

Hendrick Medical Center
03.2008 - Current

LVN

Eastland Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Angelo State University

Associate of Applied Science - LVN-nursing

TSTC

Associate of Arts - Office Management

Cisco Junior College

High School Diploma -

Cisco High School

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