Sherry Laird
Shasta Lake,CA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and proven leadership in enhancing patient care. Skilled in updating patient charts, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes. Known for quality-driven practices and effective interpersonal communication.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health, Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical records of treatments provided to each patient including documentation of wound measurements, dressing changes and medication administration.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to select appropriate wound care products and therapies.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Provided patient education on prevention of pressure ulcers and other skin breakdowns.
- Dressed wounds using advanced wound care products such as hydrocolloid dressings, silver alginates, collagen dressings and foam dressings.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Participated in wound care education sessions for healthcare staff to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nusing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
Redding, CA12-2010
Skills
- Effective Task Prioritization
- Detail-Oriented Coordination
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Software Competency
- Critical thinking
- Quality assurance
Accomplishments
- Received the Daisy Award in 2021
Certification
- Wound Care Certified
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health, Mercy Medical Center Redding
10.2024 - Current
- Wound Care Certified
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nusing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
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