Sherri Lynn Tuten
Walterboro
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Lead Nurse with a proven track record at Novant Health, Inc., specializing in team management and clinical assessment. Excelled in fostering professional growth, optimizing patient care through effective care coordination, and leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in medical documentation and ethical practice, significantly improving operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Lead Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
10.2020 - Current
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among nursing staff.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively delegating tasks, prioritizing needs, and managing schedules.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for complex patients, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and maintaining open lines of communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in nursing through continuing education courses and industry publications.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between various healthcare settings by coordinating with other departments and external agencies.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately and timely, allowing for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Managed staffing levels effectively, balancing patient needs with the available workforce to maintain optimal ratios and high-quality care.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed individualized nursing care plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient, ensuring a personalized approach during their emergency room visit.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures as well as federal and state regulations while delivering quality patient care.
- Contributed to a safe environment for patients by identifying potential risks or hazards within the Emergency Department setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care in fast-paced environments.
ER Charge Nurse
Coastal Carolina Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved accuracy and timeliness of medical records.
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Orangeburg - Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC05-2002
Skills
- Team management
- Medical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Ethical practice
- Mentoring and coaching
- Care coordination
- Team supervision
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the year 2010 Coastal Carolina Medical Center
- SANE Nurse 14th Judicial Solicitors Office Jasper County
- ACLS
- PALS
- Critical Stress Debriefing
- International Forensic Association
- Emergency Nursing Association
- NIH Certification
- Notary of South Carolina
Affiliations
- ENA
- IFNA
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) – The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing, for those specializing in stroke care.
Timeline
Clinical Lead Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
10.2020 - Current
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
10.2019 - 10.2020
ER Charge Nurse
Coastal Carolina Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) – The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing, for those specializing in stroke care.
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Orangeburg - Calhoun Technical College
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