Sherry Cole

• Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
• Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
• Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
• Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
• Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
• Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
• Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
• Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
• Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
• Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

worked in Acute Care setting dialysis unit, also worked in the ICU, NICU, stepdown, and was the unit manager for 15 months