Sherri Faught
Macomb,IL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within 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.
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Elm's Nursing Home
Macomb, Illinois
05.1991 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic and acute illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Skilled nursing assessments for medicare patients.
- Supervision of CNA's and delegated assignments
- 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.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse
The Elm's Nursing Home
Macomb
05.1991 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Spoon River College, Macomb, Il
Macomb, IL05-2001
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Data Collection
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Supply Restocking
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient Evaluation
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Assessments
- Nursing Plan Development
- Evaluations
- Emergency Procedures
- Tracheostomy Care
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Medication Distribution
- Flow sheet charting
- Coordinating referrals
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Check-Ins
- HIPAA Education
- Vascular care understanding
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Follow-up calls
- Long-Term Care
- Licensed RN
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cardiac Care
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Discharge
- Family and patient support
- Infectious disease control
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Seizure Management
- Relationship Building
- SBAR communication
- Immunization skills
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Elm's Nursing Home
05.1991 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Elm's Nursing Home
05.1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Spoon River College, Macomb, Il