Sherry Allen

• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and teamwork within the unit.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Traveled to various facilities across WA state including SNIF, TCIU, ER, MS, charge and hospital supervisor before and during COVID

• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices and compliance standards in various healthcare facilities.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Oversaw and managed 30 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
• .Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
• Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care protocols and outcomes.
• Led emergency response drills, enhancing preparedness and coordination among nursing staff.
• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
• Transport of pts from critical access to tertiary facilities during fire season

• Managed 4 providers, 2 mid levels and worked with traveling specialty providers
• Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Cared for patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
• Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
• Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
• Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in students. Ensured external follow-up where required.
• Worked with Cardiology - placed Holter monitors and event recorders