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Sherry Mccalla-Pollino

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Daisy Award recipient. Healthcare professional with solid background in labor and delivery, providing quality care to mothers and newborns. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable in fast-paced settings, and reliable under pressure. Proficient in patient assessment, emergency interventions, and postnatal care, with compassionate and patient-centered approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
  • Improved neonatal outcomes by administering appropriate medications and interventions during labor and delivery.
  • Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
  • Promoted a calm and supportive environment for patients throughout their labor experience, utilizing various pain management techniques.

IV Technician

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
11.2017 - 01.2021
  • Improved patient safety by accurately preparing and labeling IV medications.
  • Enhanced workflow efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  • Assisted pharmacists in ensuring medication availability, ordering supplies as needed.
  • Reduced medication errors through diligent attention to detail when mixing IV solutions.


Pharmacy Technician

Eagle Pharmacy
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2008 - 05.2015
  • Senior Pharmacy Tech, responsible for training new hires as well as inventory management.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Keiser University
Lakeland, FL
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland, FL
06.2009

Skills

  • ACLS, BLS, NRP, MFTI, Advanced Fetal monitoring and Stable certified
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Infant Vitals Monitoring
  • Patient Discharge
  • Blood Borne Pathogens/HIV Certification
  • Preeclampsia management
  • Antepartum care
  • Intrapartum care
  • Preterm labor management

Timeline

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
02.2021 - Current

IV Technician

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
11.2017 - 01.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Eagle Pharmacy
05.2015 - 01.2018

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2008 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Keiser University

High School Diploma -

Kathleen Senior High School

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