Sherri Littlefield

• Fostered collaborative relationships between nursing staff and other departments.
• Streamlined correspondence among physicians and healthcare professionals focused on patient management.
• Coordinated staffing requirements and budget adherence with House Supervisors.
• Adjusted personnel allocation to ensure excellent patient care.
• Assigned roles aligned with individual skill sets to ensure efficient workflow.
• Discussed patient care issues and updates with unit leadership.
• Collaborated with house supervisors to oversee admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Handled emergencies swiftly, efficiently providing necessary care and support.

I am honored to say that I received a Daisy Award for being an advocate for my patients.

• Provided updates on patient conditions and concerns to overseeing healthcare providers.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Prior to obtaining my nursing degree, I worked throughout the hospital in various departments, such as ICU, ER, and Oncology, as a CNA. I performed many CNA tasks, such as.

• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
• Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
• Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.

During my time as a CNA, I was awarded the Sunshine Award for promoting excellent care to patients and being an excellent team player within my unit.