Sheryl Reynolds

• Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of the critically ill neonate.
• Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
• Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.
• Maintained accurate records regarding patient history, assessments, evaluations, treatments and procedures as per hospital policy requirements.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of professional nursing within the intensive care nursery setting.
• Provided guidance and support to less experienced staff members when needed and assisted them with difficult tasks if necessary.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Created and served as chairperson for committee, centered on creating a supporting and caring environment for families with a critically ill newborn.
• Served as voting constituent in Unit Based Council.

• Planned, implemented, and evaluated hospice care for terminally ill pediatric patients aged newborn to young adult.
• Created and applied tailored nursing plans of care care that met each patient's and family member's individualized needs.
• Communicated with patients and families to foster comfort during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish, implement, and evaluate the efficacy of patient care plans.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Authored the nursing section of the pediatric patient handbook in collaboration with program director.
• Created PCA infusion line change and assessment tool, adopted by entire organization.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Coordinated concurrent care with community providers and collaborated with pediatric hospice directing physician.
• Provided intensive monitoring and medication adjustment/administration for patients at end of life.

• Multiple school float RN.
• Collaborated with teachers, ancillary staff, and medical providers to fulfill responsibilities related to building district, regional and state goals and priorities.
• Created and implemented all nursing related IEP's for assigned schools.
• Participated in comprehensive health education programs and school health policy development.
• Participated in professional growth opportunities.
• Assured student health information was protected in accordance with Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ensured safe delegation of nursing interventions to unlicensed assistive personnel by adhering to the provisions of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Used evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of interventions. Provide ongoing consultation services to staff members.
• Designed disease prevention and health promotion strategies for the students and school staff.
• Developed lesson plans and/or outlines for identified health education needs.
• Provided direct health services for the student when appropriate.
• Developed health care plans to meet students’ individual health needs in the school setting.
• Participated as the health expert on the RTI, special education and 504 teams by mitigating health related obstacles to learning.
• Obtained and interpreted student health data for special education assessments and 504 accommodation plans.
• Identifed students with health needs requiring modifications or accommodations in the school setting or during school sponsored events and activities.
• Assessed the health of the school community and advocated for physical and emotional safety through collaboration with all stakeholders.

• Comprehensive end of life case management for 15-20 patient case load.
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated hospice nursing care for terminally ill pediatric patients aged newborn to young adult, as well as overflow adult patients.
• Created and applied tailored nursing plans of care care that met each patient's and family member's individualized needs.
• Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and close communication to foster comfort, promote recovery, and reduce compliance issues.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish, implement, and evaluate the efficacy of patient care plans.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Provided direct nursing care, including complex IV therapies and TPN, pain management and titration, foley management, wound care and management, lab collection and analysis, and central venous catheter management.
• Provided education and oversight so family members could autonomously care for patients.
• Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.

• Case management for complex and medically fragile pediatric patients in home setting.
• Coordination of care with therapists, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Supervision of private duty nurses and parent CNA caregivers.
• Responsible for patient admissions, recertifications, discharges, resumptions of care, and modified orders as needs arise.
• Skilled nursing duties as ordered including G tube care, dressing changes, and infusion care/injectable medication and vaccination management.
• Formulation of comprehensive plans of care in accordance with the nursing process for all patients.
• Heavy teaching for patients, parents, and CNA's.
• Effective problem-solving for preservation of patient, nursing, and upper management satisfaction.
• Enforcement of Medicaid compliance.

Deputy-requested assistance to victims, survivors, and witnesses of stark misfortune, who are involved in incidents requiring law enforcement intervention. Crisis management, emotional support, location and allocation of resources, safety planning, explanations of what to expect, and reporting to deputies/investigators while on call. Experience with DOA, sexual assault, domestic violence, death notifications, and other VRA crimes.

Delivered comprehensive independent and team collaborative nursing care in home and inpatient settings for pediatric patients and their families. Patient population included entire spectrum of diagnoses for ages newborn to 20, with focus on Oncology/Hematology/BMT/Palliative Care.

• Home Health Emergent and primary in-home care, case management, and supervisory duties. Provided direct patient care and teaching, including dressing changes, CVC /PICC/PIV maintenance and infusions, diabetic management, G tube feedings , tracheostomy care, and ventilator support. Supervised field staff RNs. Maintained calm, sensitive, and compassionate communication and emotional support skills with families experiencing extreme emotional distress, anger, and difficult communication barriers. On-call duties included answering and addressing all incoming calls, including patient emergencies, lab results, and RN assistance. Monitored schedule and dispatched RNs to anticipated and emergency visits. Attended and facilitated all deaths occurring during assigned shifts. Provided communication and coordination with physicians, pharmacies, labs, Children's Hospital ER and inpatient units. Completed monthly documentation QA.
• Inpatient, Hematology/Oncology/BMT Direct primary and off-unit nursing care for patients aged newborn to 20 years. Acted as patient and family advocate and implemented total patient nursing care through a team nursing process, covering 3 to 5 high acuity patients on the general care unit, and 1 to 2 high acuity patients on the bone marrow transplant unit. Provided case management for primary patients with diligent and ongoing monitoring. Coordinated with entire care team to develop comprehensive care planning and implementation. Patient assessment and intervention for optimal patient outcome, at times under strict time constraints with extremely unstable patients experiencing multiple organ system problems. Cared for, collected and submitted data for patients undergoing clinical trials for chemotherapeutic and biologic regimens. Rotating supervisory charge RN for both units. Preceptor for new hires.

Inpatient Hematology/Oncology/Solid Organ Transplant Delivered comprehensive patient care for adult oncology, medical, surgical, and solid organ transplant patients. Acted as patient and family advocate and implemented total patient nursing care through a team nursing process covering 5-8 high acuity patients per shift. Performed all other aspects of assessment, care planning, and implementation of patient care as referenced above at The Children's Hospital. Rotating supervisory charge RN. Precepted 2 nursing students, oriented 1 new staff RN.