SHERYL PRY
Eatonton,GA
Summary
Compassionate RN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Augusta University Health
Milledgeville, GA
03.2020 - Current
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to inmates with various serious disease processes and wounds in the Infirmary.
- Documented all therapies, including blood sugar monitoring, wound care, and blood pressure monitoring to keep patient charts up-to-date.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Field nurse
08.2018 - Current
- Bayada home health care-pediatrics My responsibilities include a full assessment and examination of my patient at the beginning of my shift, use of the Trilogy 100 ventilator, nebulizer treatments, percussion vest administration, Cough Assist device use, tracheostomy care and changing of tracheostomy tube, suctioning of trach secretions, care of GJ tube, continuous feeding of patient through the J-tube, medication administration through patient’s G-tube, maintaining patency of all ostomies, incontinence care, skin care, mouth care, daily and monthly paperwork necessary for patient, notifying parent of supplies and medications that are needed, scheduling doctors appointments, attending doctors appointments with parent when available, continuing education of caregivers.
Staff nurse
10.2014 - 07.2019
- Emergency department, navicent health baldwin My responsibilities included assessing and examining incoming patients, working with an RN in the Triage process from the waiting room or bedside, starting IV’s, drawing blood, administrating medications and nebulizer treatments, wound care, applying OrthoGlass, assisting the MD, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant with procedures, removal of sutures and staples, placing urinary catheters, NG tubes, reassessments of patients, organizing the transfer of patients to inpatient at our facility, to surgery, or out to another facility for treatment, as well as discharging patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Core Classes For RN Bridge Program
Albany State University
Albany, GASome College (No Degree) - Core Classes For RN Bridge Program
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GASkills
- I’ve attended school with a trach-dependent pediatric patient during his senior year in high school
- I have experience with children with brain abnormalities, seizure disorders, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy
- I have experience with traumatic injuries
- Organizing
- Scheduling
- Medication and IV administration
- Intake and discharge
- Wound care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Talented in minor surgery assistance
- Medication administration expert
- Diabetes management
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Ventilator care
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Augusta University Health
03.2020 - Current
Field nurse
08.2018 - Current
Staff nurse
10.2014 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Core Classes For RN Bridge Program
Georgia Military College
Some College (No Degree) - Core Classes For RN Bridge Program
Albany State University