Sherryann Shakespeare
Brooklyn
Summary
Led nursing initiatives to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. Fostered teamwork among staff to ensure seamless collaboration in patient management. Championed autonomous decision-making to address patient needs effectively.
Led collaborative efforts among healthcare teams to enhance nursing care quality. Drove timely patient support through the implementation of best nursing practices. Contributed to research projects that foster evidence-based improvements in nursing standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery Unit
NYCHHC Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn NY
01.2024 - Current
- Obtain relevant history, conduct ongoing assessments, evaluate and anticipate care based on categories of fetal tracing, provide prompt, accurate and efficient nursing care for pregnant women with acute, chronic and critical conditions.
- Provide expertise care as a member of the care team to patients with Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia, Gestational and Pre-Gestational Diabetes, Trauma, DIC, and fetal demise and other obstetric emergencies
- Obtain and record Vital signs, intake and output charting.
- Performing effectively as a Surgical Scrub technician and Circulating Nurse for urgent and planned Cesarean Section.
- Skillfully Establish and maintain peripheral Intravenous Access, do blood draws, obtain urine samples, blood culture and ordered test.
- Admission of patients to unit, providing relevant Patient Education and initiating the discharge teachings to patients assigned to my care.
- Anticipating possible next steps when an emergency situation arises
- Adherence to hospital policies and procedures when caring for antenatal and post partum patients, initiating isolation precautions and strict compliance with infection control procedures
- Reviewing Patient chart for Allergies, Past Medical and Surgical history, initiate social worker consultation as needed
- Provide emotional support, obtain and accurately report on cultural and religious practices and beliefs that might impact patient care.
- Orient patient to hospital policies and procedures relevant to their plan of care.
Nurse Supervisor
Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervising, auditing, preparing and implementing plan of care on an individualized basis for clients and providing specialized care for long term patients on a 26 bed capacity unit.
Registered General Nurse, Registered Nurse Midwife, Nurse/Ward Manager
Southern Regional Health Authority- Mandeville Regional Hospital
09.2000 - 08.2016
- Competent and effective use of the nursing process in delivering nursing care.
- Great at Identifying the nursing needs of patients, plan and organize nursing care to meet these needs over a 24 hour period.
- Ensure necessary custody and care of all drugs and ensure prescribed medical orders are carried out.
- Competent in report writing and documentation, assisting and formulating strategies of effective and efficient management of client care.
- Addressing patient complaint promptly to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Providing care to the prenatal and postnatal client, manage the reproductive health of women of child bearing age including mothers, expectant mothers and ladies desiring to become pregnant.
- Giving care during childbirth by monitoring of the mother and fetus during labor, assessing progress of labor, managing complications, assisting with pain management, performing episiotomy if needed and delivering the newborn and placenta.
- Neonatal Resuscitation as needed.
- Experience in triaging with use of the Emergency Severity Index
- Provide care for obstetric, gynecological, neurological, surgical, medical, pediatric and psychiatric emergency.
- Identification of obstetric emergencies and initiating prompt and effective care.
- Provide prompt care in code BLUE, STEMI and NUERO emergencies
- Performing effective advanced and basic life support measures for critically ill clients.
- Stabilize and transfer patients requiring specialized care to other units and/or hospitals.
- Prepare for and assist with endotracheal intubation and chest tube insertion.
- Proficient in intravenous catheterization, blood collection, septic workup, electrocardiogram.
- Proficient in tracheostomy care, urethral catheterization, naso-gastric tube insertion and wound care including burn injuries.
- Proficient in suturing first- and second-degree lacerations including vaginal and perineal lacerations.
- Proficient in administering anticoagulants, thrombolytics, blood and blood products using infusion pump.
- Maintain isolation policies in caring for patients with infectious diseases.
- Ensure safety and security of controlled substances as per the Dangerous Drug Act and adherence to hospitals policy and procedure manual.
- Recognize, report and treat lethal cardiac arrhythmias.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Management
In-service Education Department, Ministry of Health Jamaica
05.2011
Certificate - midwifery
Kingston School of Nursing/Victoria Jubilee Hospital School of Midwifery
04.2006
BSc - Registered General Nurse
Northern Caribbean University
06.2000
high school Diploma - undefined
deCarteret College High School
07.1993
Skills
- Delivered compassionate care and support to patients from varied backgrounds, leveraging nursing management expertise to enhance service quality
- Coordinated effective nursing interventions to support holistic health outcomes for clients ranging from neonates to adults in various healthcare settings
- Administered high-quality care to patients throughout antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages, ensuring optimal support in a well-equipped regional hospital
- Demonstrated 16 years of consistent nursing practice in various fields, contributing to comprehensive healthcare delivery
- Achieved timely project completion through effective coordination and team collaboration Enhanced team performance by providing necessary support and resources Drove successful project outcomes by facilitating communication among team members
- Engaged with healthcare providers from diverse specialties to maintain integrated and continuous patient care pathways
- Assessed and identified urgent medical situations, ensuring prompt action by healthcare professionals to deliver necessary patient care
- Oversaw staffing strategies and management of units, ensuring quality patient care through effective nurse allocation and mentorship
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for all clients under supervision
- Crafted detailed documentation reports and strategically delegated responsibilities, maintaining a high level of accountability at all times
- Facilitated clear and consistent communication to ensure understanding and support for patients and their families throughout care processes
- Cultivated traits that supported effective team leadership, assertiveness, critical thinking, and a commitment to hard work
Certification
- Basic Life Support: Certificate, American Heart Association. Expires 11/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate: Expires 06/10/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Certificate, American Heart Association. Expires 11/2025
- Pediatric Advance Life Support: Certificate, American Heart Association. Expires 11/2025
- AWHONN's Maternal Fetal Triage Index and Fetal Monitoring Education 2025
- Registered Professional Nurse- New York State Board. Expires 08/31/2026
- Successfully Completed NYCHHC Nurse Residency program in 2025
- Certification in Customer Service Training: Mandeville Regional Hospital and HEART Trust NTA.
- Nurse Manager, Certificate, In-service Education Department Kingston Jamaica.
- Registered Nurse Midwife, Cert. Nursing Council of Jamaica.
- Registered General Nurse, Cert. Nursing Council of Jamaica.
Accomplishments
- 1st runner up/ second place in The Nurse of the Year Jamaica Competition winning numerous trophies and sectional prizes (2014-2015).
- Nurse of the Year Mandeville Regional Hospital, 2014
- Edith Allwood Trophy for second place Awardee in Nursing Management Certificate program
- Graham Award for scoring highest examination results in Jamaica for Midwifery examination , 2006
- First Place Oral and Practical Examination for Midwifery 2006
Affiliations
•Nurses’ Association of Jamaica
•New York State Nurses Association
•Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses Member
Professional Registration and Management
- Nursing Council of Jamaica.
- Education Department Office of the Professions, New York Board of Nursing
Timeline
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery Unit
NYCHHC Kings County Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2023 - 01.2024
Registered General Nurse, Registered Nurse Midwife, Nurse/Ward Manager
Southern Regional Health Authority- Mandeville Regional Hospital
09.2000 - 08.2016
Certificate - Nursing Management
In-service Education Department, Ministry of Health Jamaica
Certificate - midwifery
Kingston School of Nursing/Victoria Jubilee Hospital School of Midwifery
BSc - Registered General Nurse
Northern Caribbean University
high school Diploma - undefined
deCarteret College High School