SYDNEY K. SHELDON
MALTA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience 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. Looking to bring three years of pediatric experience into a new environment that promotes opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse - Ventilator Unit
St. Margaret’s Center
05.2025 - Current
- Interim Ventilator Unit Manager (Aug 2025 – Dec 2025)
- Lead nurse on an 18-bed pediatric ventilator unit for patients with complex medical needs.
- Partner with AMC PICU attendings to manage care plans, treatments, and medications.
- Oversee narcotic documentation and compliance.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Coordinate immunizations, follow-ups, and MDS/medical audits.
- Provide direct care for patients with tracheostomies, G/J-tubes, and complex wounds.
- Manage daily unit operations, scheduling, and quality assurance.
Pediatric RN - Pediatric General Medicine
Upstate University Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered compassionate care to pediatric patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and social workers to optimize outcomes.
- Served as Charge Nurse, ensuring safe staffing, team coordination, and clinical support.
- Acted as Preceptor for new nurses and students; taught critical thinking and communication skills.
- Member of Pediatric Shared Governance, contributing to policy and quality improvement.
- Skilled in Epic EMR, portable EKGs, and bladder scanners.
- Recognized as “Superhero of the Month” (Oct 2024) for exceptional teamwork and compassion.
- Patient Experience Award Nominee for excellence in communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica University
Utica, NY05-2022
Skills
- REGISTERED NURSE: 863512 - 01, NYS BOARD OF NURSING, OCTOBER 2028
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS), JANUARY 2027
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPRT (PALS), APRIL 2026
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Ventilator Unit
St. Margaret’s Center
05.2025 - Current
Pediatric RN - Pediatric General Medicine
Upstate University Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica University