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SHERRY BLACKWELL

SURGOINSVILLE,TN

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of outpatient surgery functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Also a committed nurse and believing in great teamwork. Treating every patient as if it were my family.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Holston Valley Outpatient Surgery Center
Kingsport , TN
02.2008 - Current

I have worked in pre-op and pacu since 2008. I get patients ready for surgery including patients history,vital signs,IV,and answering any questions to make them comfortable. I work closely with the anesthesia team with any medication needs or nerve blocks needed for orthopedic surgeries. I am there with physicians for any care needed. In pacu providing post op care including administering pain meds and discharge teaching to make there home recovering the best i can. I have recently been asked to take on the pre-op and pacu charge nurse that i have taking. It is very important to me to work as a team and proving the best care to our patients as possible.

Registered Nurse

Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, TN
07.1996 - 02.2008

I worked in cardiac for 1 year and then went to birthplace.Working there recovering patients after deliverery and post op care for gyn patients and well baby nursery.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05-2006

High School Diploma -

Sullivan North High School
Kingsport, TN
05-1991

Skills

  • I am currently ACLS,PALS,and BLS Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Holston Valley Outpatient Surgery Center
02.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse

Holston Valley Medical Center
07.1996 - 02.2008

Associate Degree in Nursing

East Tennessee State University

High School Diploma -

Sullivan North High School
SHERRY BLACKWELL