Sharon Howard
Email: ********@*****-*******.***
Address:
City: Rutledge
State: TN
Zip: 37861
Country: USA
Phone: 865-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Professionally trained critical care nurse, working as a house supervisor for the past two years with 19 years of experience. I have experience with a wide variety of patients with diverse needs ensuring my ability to deliver a high standard of care and excellent critical thinking skills.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond KY 1/2001 to 5/1993 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Professionally trained critical care nurse, working as a house supervisor for the past two years with 19 years of experience. I have experience with a wide variety of patients with diverse needs ensuring my ability to deliver a high standard of care and excellent critical thinking skills.
Licenses
Registered Nurse in Tennessee License # 000*******
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2011-2013.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2012-2014
Skill Highlights
Clinical experience
Running staff meetings
Supervisory duties
Compliance reporting
Strong clinical judgment
Vascular care
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Conducting physical examinations
Clinical training
Patient evaluation/intervention
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Critical care nursing
Computerized charting
Preceptor
Problem resolution
Enthusiastic caregiver
Professional bedside manner
IV drug therapy management
High level of autonomy
Self-directed
Diagnostic tools experience
Physical assessments
Medical clinical procedures
Vascular care understanding
Successfully directs staff meetings
Committed to compliance reporting
Problem resolution capability
Thorough physical assessments
Professional Experience
December 2010 to October 2012
Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Morristown, Tn
House supervisor
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Manged bed placement of patients, staffing expedited pt flow.
Trouble shoot pt clinical issues, assessments, pt care management.
Directed multi-facets of conflict resolution with personnel and clients.
January 1997 to December 2010
Morristown-Hamblen Morristown, Tn
Staff nurse/ team leader
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
June 1993 to January 1997
Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee Knoxville, Tn
Staff nurse/team leader
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education and Training
1993 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Ky
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing