Sherry Coleman
Tickfaw,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 16 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses, and distress.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
- Planned, executed, directed, and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patients through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia after immediate postoperative period.
- Admitted, assessed, and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects, and recovery process.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Centre
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, or emergency services.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation, and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Psych Registered Nurse
North Oaks Medical
07.2007 - 10.2010
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.1999
Skills
- Preventive health
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- At-risk patient care
- Diagnosing Mental illnesses
- Patient consultation
- Direct Patient Care
- Emotional intelligence
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Centre
10.2010 - 11.2011
Psych Registered Nurse
North Oaks Medical
07.2007 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University
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