Sherry Pesquera
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 3 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Williamsburg, VA12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA08.2006
Skills
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Intake and Discharge
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia Tech
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