Critical Care, Administration, Phone triage
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PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Dynamic Cardiac Nurse with a robust
history at The Portland Clinic,
showcasing exceptional skills in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
compassionate communication.
Excelled in heart failure management,
reducing hospitalizations through
innovative education, and
demonstrated leadership as a
Nursing Supervisor. Proven ability to
enhance patient care through
teamwork and strong clinical
judgment.
SKILLS
■ Patient Education
■ Compassionate communication
■ Clinical Documentation
■ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
■ Telemetry monitoring
■ Cardiac monitoring
■ Electrocardiogram Interpretation
■ Advanced cardiac life support
■ Blood pressure monitoring
■ Defibrillator Operation
■ Holter Monitor Application
■ Oxygen therapy
■ Heart failure management
■ Postoperative care
■ Stress Test Administration
■ Preoperative assessment
■ Clinical judgment
■ Blood transfusion
■ Teamwork and Collaboration
■ Medication and IV administration
■ Attention to Detail
■ Organizational Skills
■ Compassionate and Caring
SHERRY JONES
EXPERIENCE
Cardiac Nurse The Portland Clinic - Beaverton, OREGON 05/2008 - 10/2011
Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with physicians, other healthcare professionals, staff members and patients regarding patient status updates.
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Performed necessary laboratory tests such as EKGs, Holter monitor application, downloads and interpretations, stress tests with proficient accuracy.
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■ Taught AHA BLS Recertification and ACLS Recertification classes. Co-Developed and wrote class for those clients with Heart Failure, entitled: " Living Well With Heart Failure". Co-taught the four classes and followed up monthly with clients to reduce hospitalizations.
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Nursing Supervisor The Portland Clinic - Beaverton, OREGON 09/2008 - 11/2010
Managed day-to-day workflow within the department, delegating tasks appropriately when necessary.
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Member of the electronic medical records committee, representing nursing staff.
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Utilized strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
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Telephone Triage Nurse The Portland Clinic - Beaverton, OREGON 05/2006 - 09/2008
Communicated professionally with colleagues at all times using strong interpersonal skills.
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Performed additional duties as assigned by supervisor including scheduling appointments or tests. Triaged unscheduled walk-in clients.
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Ensured quality control of all calls through active listening and problem solving techniques.
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■ Member of the Code Team- responding to emergencies in the clinic. School Nurse Westgate Baptist School - Tigard, OREGON 08/1997 - 06/2006
Assessed sick and injured children to provide on-the-spot first aid treatment.
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Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's health status and any changes in care plan.
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■ Oversaw vaccination records
■ Maintained PPE for the school staff and BLS certification. Staff Nurse Cardio-Thoracic Step Down Unit Maine Medical Center - Portland, Maine
07/1994 - 01/1996
■ Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated
■ Strong Clinical Judgment
■ Professionalism
effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered. Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly.
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Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
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■ Often resumed charge role.
Assistant Head Nurse Cardio-Thoracic Step Down Uni Maine Medical Center - Portland, Maine
06/1992 - 05/1994
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling shifts, monitoring attendance records, processing payrolls.
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Facilitated team building activities among nurses; promoted camaraderie and positive morale among staff members. Coordinated educational in-services for the staff.
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Supervised daily operations of the unit including budget management and resource utilization.
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Staff Nurse Special Care Unit Maine Medical Center - Portland, Maine 06/1980 - 06/1992
Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered.
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Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly.
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Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
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■ Participated as nursing intern. A year long intensive training. Cared for a plethora of intensive care clients, multi-trauma, cardio- thoracic surgical, neurological, this included both pediatric and adult clients.
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Worked with multiple monitoring systems, also the Intra Aortic Balloon Pump, ICP monitoring, External Pace makers.
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■ Worked up to the role of charge nurse of this 30 bed Special Care Unit EDUCATION
BSN : Nursing
University of New England - Biddeford, ME, US, 05/1986 Associate in Arts (A.A.): Nursing
University of New England - Biddeford, ME, US, 05/1980 CERTIFICATIONS
BLS and ACLS
REFERENCES
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