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Sherri McCurdy

New Albany,IN

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with many years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Manager

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
Clarksville, IN
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and protocols for dialysis services.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for each patient.
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

American Renal Associates
Louisville, KY
11.2016 - 12.2022
  • Evaluated patient's laboratory results and adjusted medication dosages as needed.
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans for acute dialysis patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians regarding orders for medications and other treatments.
  • Instructed patients on pre-dialysis preparation and post-dialysis recovery procedures.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while providing care for acute dialsis patients.
  • Monitored vital signs during dialysis treatments and reported any changes or concerns to physician.
  • Maintained current knowledge base of relevant laws, regulations and guidelines affecting Acute Dialisis Nursing practice.

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Baptist Hospital
New Albany, IN
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Evaluated patient progress towards goals set forth in individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
  • Facilitated communication between family members and caregivers by providing updates on patient progress.
  • Provided direct patient care in a Cardiothoracic ICU setting, including assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care plans.
  • Performed venipuncture on various cardiac catheters for blood sampling purposes.
  • Participated in research activities related to clinical practice improvement initiatives.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and responded to life-threatening situations quickly and appropriately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for each patient.
  • Conducted regular rounds on assigned patients to assess their physical condition, mental status, pain levels.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Clark memorialHospital
Jeffersonville, IN
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
  • Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
  • Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.

Operating Room Charge Nurse

Nortons Healthcare
Louisville, KY
09.2011 - 10.2014
  • Conducted performance reviews for all operating room personnel.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the operating room, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff members on departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Organized meetings with medical staff to discuss best practices related to patient care.
  • Analyzed data from patient surveys in order to identify areas for improvement within the OR environment.
  • Identified potential safety hazards or risks that could impact patients or personnel working in the OR.
  • Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
  • Educated families about post-operative instructions and follow up care plans.
  • Provided assistance to physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
  • Identified and assembled surgical trays for specific procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile instruments and supplies.

Travel Nurse

Medical Staffing Agency
Louisville, KY
05.2001 - 11.2012
  • Performed physical assessments of critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
  • Provided direct nursing care before, during and after surgery, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing wound care.
  • Managed the sterile field during surgical procedures by preparing supplies, instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
  • Performed venipuncture on various cardiac catheters for blood sampling purposes.
  • Educated patients and their families about cardiothoracic conditions, treatments, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications.

OPEN HEART ICU NURSE

Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
06.2006 - 03.2008
  • Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
  • Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Provided direct care to patients with various cardiovascular conditions such as arrhythmias and heart failure.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Department of National Defence
Fort Knox, KY
05.2003 - 11.2007
  • Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
  • Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
  • Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
  • Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
  • Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
05-1999

FIRST ASSIST - SURGERY ASSISTANT

NIFA
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Patient care management
  • Patient Positioning
  • Sterile technique
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • IV Administration
  • Patient Charting
  • Infection Control
  • EMR Software
  • IV Insertion
  • Critical Care
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Post-Surgical Suturing

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • VASCULAR NURSE
  • FORMER RNFA

Timeline

Dialysis Manager

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Baptist Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

American Renal Associates
11.2016 - 12.2022

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Clark memorialHospital
10.2014 - 08.2016

Operating Room Charge Nurse

Nortons Healthcare
09.2011 - 10.2014

OPEN HEART ICU NURSE

Jewish Hospital
06.2006 - 03.2008

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Department of National Defence
05.2003 - 11.2007

Travel Nurse

Medical Staffing Agency
05.2001 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Southeast

FIRST ASSIST - SURGERY ASSISTANT

NIFA

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