Sherri Terry
Cornerstone Critical Care Specialty Hospital
Harts,WV
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Work History
RN
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
RN
2 Years 8 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team promptly for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, procedures, and medication regimens effectively.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, enhancing overall care delivery standards.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
RN
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
LPN
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
NA
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team promptly for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, procedures, and medication regimens effectively.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, enhancing overall care delivery standards.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing-RN
LPN - Nursing-LPN
Skills
Intravenous Therapy
Proficient in Epic
Cerner and Meditech
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Chronic Disease Management
Acute Care Expertise
Telemetry Monitoring
Trach Management
TPN Administration
Critical Drip Management
Precepting
Wound Management
Certification
- BLS - Expiration 04/2028
- ACLS - Expiration 07/2028
Timeline
RN
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 05.2025Read More
RN
Cornerstone Critical Care Specialty Hospital
8 2015 - CurrentRead More
RN
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
7 2014 - 8 2015Read More
LPN
Logan Regional Medical Center
8 2011 - 1 2014Read More
NA
Logan Regional Medical Center
8 2008 - 8 2011Read More
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing-RN
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Ralph R Willis Career And Technical Center
LPN from Nursing-LPN
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