SHERRY B. COLEMAN
Bronx,NY
Summary
Registered nurse with 3+ years of experience in dialysis, in addition to 20+ years experience comprised of emergency medical response and critical care transport. Driven, dedicated, adaptable and resilient individual with strong attention to detail, seeking RN position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NewYork-Presbyterian- The Allen Hospital
New York, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Experienced with care of patients involving ventilators, tracheotomies, IVs, central lines, IV pumps,, EKG monitoring, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG-tubes, and post-op care
- Responsible for titration of critical drips such as antihypertensive agents, heparin/tPA, anti-arrhythmic, vasopressors, diuretics, and insulin drips.
- Administer IV medications, antibiotics, IM medications and PO medications according to hospital procedures and policies.
- Responsible for care of 3-4 critically ill patients on 25 bed Step Down Unit, ranging from young adult to geriatric; including post-operative, alcohol withdraw, drug overdose, septic shock, respiratory failure, stroke and medically declining patients requiring emergency dialysis, neurological assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves in situations that require immediate action and act as liaison between patient, patient's family and other healthcare profession.
- Initiate admissions of new patients from Emergency Department.
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in dynamic critical care environment.
- Assist critical care physician and respiratory therapist in bedside emergent intubation and PICC line placement.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collect blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Charge Nurse
Davita Inc.- Bedford Park Dialysis Center
The Bronx, NY
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Administer and monitor physician ordered dialysis treatment and medication to 60+ patients per day; 8-10 patients on nocturnal dialysis
- Maintain medication and supply inventory; maintain accurate medication count
- Observe, report and document patient condition, progress and medication side effects
- Implement effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives
- Collect lab specimens and order testing
- Evaluate healthcare needs and goals for treatment with proper referral to available resources
- Assist in training new nurses
- Supervise RNs, LPNs and PCTs; delegating nursing assignments
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Performs ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
EMT- PARAMEDIC
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
02.2004 - 06.2021
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including airway management and heart monitoring.
- Effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
Resident Care Manager- Registered Nurse
ArchCare At Mary Manning Walsh Home
New York, NY
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided telemetry monitoring of residents in post-acute environment as to prevent re-hospitalization
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members
- Submit referrals to specialists
- Educated patients and families on care and treatment
- Assisted patients in maintaining optimal health by overseeing medication administration, provided wound care, coordinated medical appointments; planned and coordinated patient discharge
- Assessed patient vitals and conditions during daily rounds, reporting abnormalities in health status and recommended changes to care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing
Mt. Vernon, NY05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY09.2005
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Patient and family education
- Staff education and training
- Delegation
- Checking and monitoring vital signs
- Patient safety
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Accurately maintain patient charts and update electronic charting system daily
Certification
BCLS
ACLS
PALS
NYS REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE
Affiliations
2020 - American Nurses Association: Mentorship Program
2019- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NewYork-Presbyterian- The Allen Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Davita Inc.- Bedford Park Dialysis Center
03.2018 - 07.2021
Resident Care Manager- Registered Nurse
ArchCare At Mary Manning Walsh Home
11.2017 - 01.2018
EMT- PARAMEDIC
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
02.2004 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
BCLS
ACLS
PALS
NYS REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE
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