Sherry Delgado
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in advanced patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Trinity Health-Nazareth Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing to the development of individualized patient care plans.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while managing emotional needs of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.
- Contributed to successful procedure outcomes through expert administration of conscious sedation under physician guidance.
- Assisted in the identification and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias during cardiac catheterization procedures.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Trinity Health- Nazareth Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently coordinating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals during examinations.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent assessment and documentation of vital signs, medical history, and medication administration.
- Minimized complications by promptly identifying and addressing any issues that arose during diagnostic or therapeutic treatments.
- Provided compassionate support for patients, easing anxieties about complex medical procedures and promoting a positive experience.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care and monitoring during interventional radiology procedures.
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
- Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trinity Health-Nazareth Hospital
10.2003 - Current
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA05.2012
Diploma - Nursing
Roxborough Memorial School of Nursing
Philadelphia,Pa05.2007
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Daisy Award,2021
In May of 2021, I was awarded The Daisy Award. Nurses are nominated by anyone in the organization-patients,family members,other nurses, physicians, other clinicians and staff-anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary compassionate care being provided by a nurse.
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Trinity Health-Nazareth Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Trinity Health- Nazareth Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trinity Health-Nazareth Hospital
10.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Diploma - Nursing
Roxborough Memorial School of Nursing
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
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