Theresa Sherer
Saint Martinville,LA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
DaVita
Port Arthur, Texas
02.2024 - PRN
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.l
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
RN Staff Nurse
Harbor Hospice
Beaumont, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
LVN Charge Nurse
Oak Grove Nursing Home
Groves, TX
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
EMT-Basic
Med Express Ambulance Service
Alexandria, LA
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Administered medications and life-saving treatment under supervision of paramedics.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Cleaned and sanitized vehicles and medical equipment to comply with safety and health protocols.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Took vital signs and blood pressure to observe patient's condition and prepare appropriate resources and medical procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
- Transported patients safely to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
EMT-Basic
St. Laundry EMS
Opelousas, LA
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Administered medications and life-saving treatment under supervision of paramedics.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Worked closely with accepting hospitals to relay patients' vitals and fill out patient reports.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Cleaned and sanitized vehicles and medical equipment to comply with safety and health protocols.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
Education
RN
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX12.2022
LVN
Vista College
El Paso, TX02.2017
Skills
- Patient Care Assignment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Rapport Building
- Medication Administration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Observation
- Intravenous Medication
- Wound Dressing
- Charting and Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision Making
- Intake and Discharge
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
RN
DaVita
02.2024 - PRN
RN Staff Nurse
Harbor Hospice
01.2023 - 01.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Oak Grove Nursing Home
05.2017 - 04.2021
EMT-Basic
Med Express Ambulance Service
10.2007 - 05.2010
EMT-Basic
St. Laundry EMS
06.2004 - 08.2007
RN
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
LVN
Vista College
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