Sherri Bruckerhoff
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable nursing professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals with experience and knowledge. Frequently complimented for documentation skills and attention to detail.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Hospital Surveyor
State Of Missouri
Remote, MO
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Team member investigating complaints in different hospitals all over the state and renewal surveys obtaining renewal of hospital license's
- Surveying for EMTALA, nursing services, governing body, infection control, QAPI, D/C planning. Environmental and psychiatric care
- Meetings with administration, interviewing any staff in the hospital, completing medical charts, and observing for failures in the system.
- As a team, we are making citations, including IJ's (Immediate Jeopardy), to any acute care, community-based hospital, and psychiatric facilities to remedy failures in the care provided.
- Knowing the Statement of Deficiency, Conditions of Participation or knowing where to get the information.
Infusion Nurse
Mercy
Washington, MO
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed patient, including vital signs, labs, and communicating with patient to ensure treatment was appropriate for that day
- Verified treatment plans
- Accessed ports, PICCs and inserted IV's
- Administered injections, IV pushes, IV medications
- Continually assessed patient throughout procedure to ensure no adverse reaction
- Documentation via EPIC
- Team work
- Communication with patient, family, co-workers, and providers very vital to job
- Demonstrated expertise in managing intravenous pumps, electronic medical records systems, and other equipment used in infusion therapy
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mercy
St. Louis, MO
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Assessed patient, labs and fetal wellbeing
- Epic charting
- Placed IUPC and FSE monitors
- Med administration Including Magnesium, IV insulin and concurrent medications ordered
- Cared for the antepartum, laboring, preop, high/low acuity, delivering, emergent and recovering mom
- Cared for the immediate delivered infant, assigned APGARs, utilized NRP if needed, and recovered baby
- Communicated with family, staff, residents, and primary physicians professionally and appropriately
- Assisted with sterile and non-sterile procedures with providers
- Provided education to patient and family in appropriate ways for each individual situation, respecting the person's beliefs and background
LDRP/NICU II-III RN
SBSSM Health, St. Joseph West
Lake St Louis, MO
02.2010 - 04.2022
- Cared for the antepartum, induced, pre-op, intra-op, post-op, emergency, preterm, induction, laboring, recovering, postpartum patient high and low risk with and without comorbidities patient and anything else that walked through the door
- Educated my patients and their support system (per their choice) about relevant topics, most importantly labor, pain, self and infant care, and resources for assistance after discharge
- Assessed evaluated the patient and reacted appropriately to those findings, Interpreted the fetal monitor, reacted to the baby's heart rate per AWHONN standards
- Placed IUPC, FSE and NOVI monitors
- Documented on EPIC EHR since 2010
- Administered medications including magnesium, IV insulin, blood, platelets, and much more safely as prescribed by physician
- Communicated efficiently with coworkers, up the ladder of command, other departments, physicians, and especially the patient, family, and/or parents
- Attended high and low risk deliveries as the 'baby nurse'
- Assisted with resuscitations, including endotracheal intubations, chest compressions, getting IV access, giving meds, documenting, running and making calls as needed
- Helped with sterile and non-sterile procedures in both labor and special care roles
- Assisted with circumcisions and cutting tongue ties
- Med administration, NG placement and feeds, alternate feeding methods, Oxygen management, Chest tube management, feedergrowers, bilirubin therapy, NASS scoring, and many testing procedures
- Communication with neonatologist, radiologists, respiratory therapy and the lab
- Frequent communication with Social Work, DFS, Foster families, Adoptive families, security, and occasionally the police
LDRP/SCN RN
BJC Healthcare
St. Peters, MO
11.1998 - 01.2010
- Providing care, supporting, educating pregnant women and their families during the Labor and Delivery process.
- Assessed patients health and social health to assist the physician develop individualized care plans.
- Pre-op, intra-op, and post op care
- Assessed fetal heart tones by Electronic Fetal Monitor, interpret information, intervene if necessary.
- Communication with OB physicians, anesthesiologists, pediatricians and other departments about patient while following HIPPA standards.
- Assisted with procedures, completed procedures
Office RN
Westside Pediatrics
Lake St. Louis, MO
10.1997 - 09.1998
- Communicated concerns and information to supervisor for remediation and support
- Demonstrated leadership skills in leading a team to complete objectives
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to resolve conflicts between personnel
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a polite manner
- Provided guidance and assisted employees in fulfillment of responsibilities
- Phone triage
Pediatric RN
BJC Boone Hospital
Columbia, MO
01.1997 - 10.1997
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment results, physician orders, and patient goals and needs
- Assisted physicians during examinations and diagnostic tests
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments in complex situations
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
01.1997 - 10.1997
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast paced environment
- Implemented evidence based practice guidelines into everyday practice within the Neuro ICU unit
- Successfully managed complex medical regimens for patients with acute and chronic neurological illnesses
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments administered and patient progress notes
- Developed strong assessment skills by accurately identifying changes in patient's neurological status and initiating appropriate interventions
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and collaboration skills while providing care for critically ill patients in a Neuro ICU setting
- Utilized critical thinking to quickly assess, diagnose, treat and stabilize patients with neurological conditions
- Adeptly operated mechanical ventilation devices in order to maintain adequate oxygen levels in critically ill patients
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and respiratory therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Performed advanced procedures such as lumbar punctures, intracranial pressure monitoring, EEGs, EMGs and transcranial dopplers on Neuro ICU patients
- Assisted physicians with performing bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion or central line placement
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to post-operative neurosurgical patients including wound management and pain control
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned Neuro ICU patients to evaluate response to therapy or identify any changes in condition that require intervention
- Educated families regarding their loved one's diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan
- Administered medications safely according to established protocols while monitoring patient response to treatment plans
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Education
BSN - nursing
Chamberlaine University
Downers Grove, IL12.2014
ADN - Nursing
Columbia College
Columbia, MO, US12.1996
PN - Nursing
Columbia Public School Program of Practical Nursin
Columbia03.1994
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competence
- Professional Development
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Student Precepting
- Needs Assessment
- Professional Demeanor
- Clear Patient Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Continuous Improvement
- Compassionate and Caring
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- IV Insertion
- Newborn Care
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Breastfeeding Support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Postpartum Care
- Infection Control
- Labor Support
- Pain Management
- Emotional Support
- Antepartum Care
- Conflict Resolution
- Medication Administration
- Intrapartum Care
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Wound Care
- Microsoft Office, Excel and
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Organizational Skills
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Safety Protocols
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Analytical Thinking
- Patient Care Oversight
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Infection control
- Neonatal assessment
- Emotional intelligence
- Nursing interventions
- Continuous learning
- Developmental care
- Family education
- Stress management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Resource Monitoring
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Dependable
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Intervention Recommendations
- Electronic Charting
- Procedure Support
- Equipment handling
- Regulatory compliance
- Sterile technique
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Stress Management
- Adaptability
- Disease Prevention
- Procedure Assistance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Flexible
- Punctual and Dependable
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- CEFM, 104471258
- BLS, s1jfa1lw6cxjxkfyxzfobsh
- NRP
- MO RN license, 140287
Awards
- Acknowledgments from patients received over the years
- Letters to the administration of the hospital from patients and their experience while in my care
- 2 daisy award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Hospital Surveyor
State Of Missouri
07.2024 - 01.2025
Infusion Nurse
Mercy
11.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mercy
04.2022 - 09.2023
LDRP/NICU II-III RN
SBSSM Health, St. Joseph West
02.2010 - 04.2022
LDRP/SCN RN
BJC Healthcare
11.1998 - 01.2010
Office RN
Westside Pediatrics
10.1997 - 09.1998
Pediatric RN
BJC Boone Hospital
01.1997 - 10.1997
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
University of Missouri
01.1997 - 10.1997
BSN - nursing
Chamberlaine University
ADN - Nursing
Columbia College
PN - Nursing
Columbia Public School Program of Practical Nursin