SHERRY FETCHER
Evansville,IN
Summary
Dedicated nurse with a strong focus on compassionate patient care, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare through education and collaboration. Experienced nursing professional known for attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in coordinating individualized care plans and educating patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and safety compliance. Compassionate nurse with a proven track record in patient assessment and education. Expertise in medication administration and care coordination, aiming to enhance patient understanding and health management. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven nursing professional with several years of experience in care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Dedicated professional with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Deaconess
Evansville, Indiana
11.2011 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted with patient assessments and recorded vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventative care strategies.
- Maintained organized patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and managed office inventory efficiently.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families in clinical settings.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols consistently.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Managed medications for multiple patients simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Administered prescribed medications timely while monitoring side effects or reactions.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Monitored any changes in the condition of the patient closely and reported it immediately.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Measured patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure each day.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN10-2011
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care education
- Infection control procedures
- Care coordination
Certification
LPN
Timeline
Nurse
Deaconess
11.2011 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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