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Sydney Ferguson

Martinsville,IN

Summary

Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record at IU Health Morgan, excelling in clinical leadership and care coordination. Expert in decision-making and mentoring, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

IU Health Morgan
Martinsville, IN
01.2024 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Registered Nurse

IU Health
Martinsville, IN
05.2021 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Emergency Department Technician

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martinsville High School
Martinsville, IN

Associate Science In Nursing - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington
05.2021

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Clinical leadership
  • Care coordination
  • Team leadership

Certification

TNCC, PALS, ACLS

Timeline

Charge Nurse

IU Health Morgan
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

IU Health
05.2021 - Current

Emergency Department Technician

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Martinsville High School

Associate Science In Nursing - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College