Sherrie Koon

id home health nursing at various companies. Worked Baylor weekends at both my jobs so had all week off..

Staff RN in SICU occ Charge nurse

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.p
• Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
• Exhibited dedication to professional growth by actively participating in conferences, workshops, and training sessions focused on nursing supervision.
• Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish best practices in patient care delivery.
• Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
• Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
• Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. My l
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.