Sherrin Nichols
North Olmsted,OH
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse for over 40 years with experience in many roles including specialties in Oncology,Group Home for MRDD as charge nurse,ICU,Extended Care Facilities and Transplant Coordinator as a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist for the last 15years. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Eligibility Coordinator
Biotissue Holdings Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with multiple agencies to gather necessary information, ensuring accurate evaluation of birth tissue donor qualifications.
Bereavement Coordinator
Lifebanc
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinator following up with donor families at the 2 month mark post organ and tissue donation in addition to maintaining full time Family Support Coordinator duties.
Senior Family Support Coordinator/Triage Coordinator
Lifebanc
04.2007 - 09.2022
- Function as a Donor Referral Center Coordinator as well as Administrator on Call during scheduled shifts -Coordinate transport of consented donors to Lifebanc's Donor Care Facility for recovery
- Review of medical charting from various medical facilities to include accessing and navigating numerous electronic medical records
- Discuss and educate family members of deceased about tissue and cornea donation with a consistently higher than average consent rate (example 70% August 2022) -Maintain appropriate tissue recovery under FDA regulations - Assist with coordination of procurement teams for organ and tissue recovery.
Staff nurse
Southwest General Hospital
01.1982 - 01.2007
- On various units including Oncology,Orthopedics,Med Surg and ICU
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Rita's Medical Center, Hardin Memorial
01.2000 - 01.2005
- OH preforming direct patient care on Orthopedic/Neurology Unit and in the ICU.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
CTBS Certification -
Skills
- P>Teamwork and Collaboration
- P>Excellent Communication
- P>Decision-Making
- P>Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Donor Eligibility Coordinator
Biotissue Holdings Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Bereavement Coordinator
Lifebanc
10.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Family Support Coordinator/Triage Coordinator
Lifebanc
04.2007 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Rita's Medical Center, Hardin Memorial
01.2000 - 01.2005
Staff nurse
Southwest General Hospital
01.1982 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
CTBS Certification -
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