Sheriffa McPhee
Nassau,New Providence
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital Health System
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in [Software].
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Clarendon, Jamaica07.1998
Skills
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Operational Procedures
- Lab Work
- Glucose Testing
- Administer Medication
- Wound Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Sharps Disposal
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EMR Systems
- Taking Vitals
- Health and Wellness Education
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Bed Transfers
- IV Insertion
- Injection Administration
- Feeding Assistance
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Patient Admission
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Update Electronic Charts
- Pulse Oximetry
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Interviewing
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital Health System
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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