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Sherry Amsden

Enfield

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in outpatient and inpatient cardiac care. Skilled in triage, symptom assessment, and patient education. Committed to improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and efficient workflow.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
10.2019 - Current

Cardiac Surgery Outpatient Clinic:

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to pre and post-op cardiac surgery patients in outpatient clinic.
  • Conduct detailed assessments, wound evaluations, and symptom triage to support save recovery and prevent readmission.
  • Coordinate elective outpatient cardiac surgeries and ensure patient readiness in all aspects.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR system to support continuity of care.

Heart & Vascular Surgical Recovery Unit:

  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns to healthcare team promptly.
  • Educated patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies effectively.

Urgent Care:

  • Administer patient assessments to determine urgent care needs and prioritize treatment plans.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic nursing care to individuals in need.

Pharmacy Technician

Multiple Settings And Locations
Massachusetts
09.1998 - 08.2019
  • Processed prescription orders accurately, verifying patient information and medication details in outpatient, inpatient and home infusion.

Pharmacy Technician

United States Air Force Reserve
Chicopee, MA
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Complete advanced pharmacy, medical support, and leadership training.
  • Developed discipline, adaptability, and teamwork under high-pressure conditions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
06-2019

Skills

  • Outpatient & Inpatient Cardiac Care
  • Post-operative Monitoring
  • Cardiac Diagnostics
  • Triage & Symptom Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • EMR Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Workflow Efficiency & Prioritization
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound Care
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Patient Scheduling

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- Massachusetts
  • American Heart Association- BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center
10.2019 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

United States Air Force Reserve
08.2011 - 08.2015

Pharmacy Technician

Multiple Settings And Locations
09.1998 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Springfield Technical Community College