Sherry Miller Okey
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in patient assessment, medication safety, and infection control. Expertise in delivering patient-centered care, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring new nurses. Proficient in Epic charting and committed to accurate documentation, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical assessment and treatment planning for diverse patient populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
OCHSNER HEALTH
Shreveport, Louisiana
10.2018 - Current
- Monitored patient status and documented assessments in electronic health records to ensure accurate clinical information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient changes and escalated concerns to charge nurses and providers.
- Gave medications and treatments according to provider orders and safety protocols.
- Provided bedside nursing support in line with Ochsner Health clinical standards and care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Worked with physicians, therapists, and support staff across units to coordinate care.
- Prepared admissions, transfers, and discharges using Ochsner Health workflow requirements.
- Mentored and trained new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing team competency and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-2011
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE - Nursing
Northwestern Vocational
Shreveport, LA12-1992
High School Diploma -
Green Oaks High School
Shreveport, LA05-1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Clinical coordination
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient handling
- ACLS certification
- Care transitions
- Epic documentation
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Nursing planning
- Care transitions
Certification
- Acls
- Bls
- NIHS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OCHSNER HEALTH
10.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE - Nursing
Northwestern Vocational
High School Diploma -
Green Oaks High School