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Sherry Harville

Eaton,Ohio

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Health Carousel, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and individualized care plans. Adept at critical care and patient advocacy, consistently improving outcomes and ensuring safety in high-pressure environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Health Carousel
03.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • Assisted in implementing infection control protocols, enhancing overall safety standards.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and tailor interventions accordingly.
  • Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through enhanced communication strategies.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Registered Nurse

Tri Health
09.2019 - 03.2021

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College
Centerville, OH
06.2016

Practical Nursing

Upper Valley School of Practical Nursing
Pique, OH
11.1995

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family education
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Critical care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication distribution
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Precepting
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • EMR systems
  • Performing ekgs
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical assessment
  • ADL assistance
  • Patient counseling
  • Staff supervision
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient relations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emotional awareness
  • Data collection
  • HIPAA education
  • Emergency care
  • Administering immunizations
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Health screening
  • Cardiac care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Long-term care
  • Case management
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Mobility assistance
  • Removing sutures
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Medical records management
  • Managing deadlines
  • Mental health nursing
  • Preventive health
  • Family advocacy
  • Seizure management
  • Feeding assistance
  • At-risk patient care
  • Medical evaluation
  • Software use
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Home health care
  • Evaluations

Home care

Certification

ACLS, NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Health Carousel
03.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Tri Health
09.2019 - 03.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College

Practical Nursing

Upper Valley School of Practical Nursing
Sherry Harville