Sherry Rhoads
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
02.2023 - Current
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during dialysis treatments through discharge.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Dialysis Manager & IMCU Staff Registered Nurse
Penn State Health
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized clinical expertise to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families through active communication and mutual goal setting.
- Educated patients regarding renal failure acute & chronic, and possible treatment options.
- Conducted inspections of drug storage and reviewed medication logs and reports for accuracy.
- Collaborated and communicated with physicians and other members of healthcare team to interpret, adjust and coordinate daily patient care plans.
- Reviewed and assessed patient laboratory values to adjust treatment therapy based on results.
- Monitored vital signs to accurately document observations in flowsheet.
- Supervised patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Anemia and bone and mineral manager
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 13 chair dialysis clinic, exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Covered any shifts RN or PCT when needed.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 13 chair dialysis clinic, exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Covered any shifts RN or PCT when needed.
- Anemia and bone and mineral management
Staff Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Anemia and bone and mineral management
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Registered Nurse
Select Medical
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
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Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Health Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2013
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Delivered outstanding patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Nursing Assistant
Pinnacle Health
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2011
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality Assurance
BLS certified
ACLS certified
Registered Nurse License
- Compassionate and Caring
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Education
- Multitasking and Organization
- Serving Leadership style
Timeline
Float Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
02.2023 - Current
Dialysis Manager & IMCU Staff Registered Nurse
Penn State Health
05.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Nurse Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2020 - 05.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2015 - 09.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
06.2013 - 01.2015
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2013 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Select Medical
07.2012 - 01.2013
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Health Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2013
Nursing Assistant
Pinnacle Health
07.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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