Sherry Gardner

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
• Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
• Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
• Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Infection Preventionist. Established and monitored infection control programs. Prepared and reviewed infection prevention reports
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Medication administration, IV placement and maintenance, wound care, venipuncture, enteral feeding tube.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions. Prepared and executed employee evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Maintained and updated employee health records
• Employee education officer. Yearly education competencies, A&I education, new P&P education.
• CNA course instructor. Instruction in 3 week course for NA certification with NY state.
• Resident health maintenance, including lab monitoring, set-up of provider appointments, daily assessments.
• Facility rental equipment management for all wound vacs, Bipap/Cpap and bariatric devices.
• Insurance authorizations through Cover My Meds and Pharmacy recommendation reports.
• Admissions, discharges and Quarterly Care Conferences.
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse 3/4 at large state psychiatric hospital.

• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
• Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provided education to staff for point of care clinical skills as well as suicidal preventions, burnout, and TEAM training.
• Developed Behavioral care plans and implemented strategies.
• Relief for RN4 to cover 4 unit's needs and staffing.
• Conducted employee evaluations and disciplines

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.