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Sheryl Spillane

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.


Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
12.2015 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients pre-operatively.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

School Nurse

Chesapeake Public Schools
07.2005 - 12.2015
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
  • Oversaw health services for school of 800 students and 75 faculty.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital Of King Daughters
09.2004 - 12.2015
  • 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.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Active Duty Registered Nurse

United States Navy
06.1993 - 03.2015
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Nursing Unit Manager

United States Navy, USN
07.1999 - 05.2001
  • Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
  • Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
  • Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
  • Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
  • Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.1997

Skills

  • Patient Health Information Access
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Patient Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Perioperative Management
  • Anesthesia Recovery
  • Perioperative Care
  • Analgesia Pumps
  • Cardiac Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
12.2015 - Current

School Nurse

Chesapeake Public Schools
07.2005 - 12.2015

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital Of King Daughters
09.2004 - 12.2015

Nursing Unit Manager

United States Navy, USN
07.1999 - 05.2001

Active Duty Registered Nurse

United States Navy
06.1993 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Norfolk State University
Sheryl Spillane