Sherry Adams

Evaluate all incidents for falls, skin tears and discolorations and implemented protocols to decrease risk of reoccurrences.

Evaluate admissions for ability to transfer safely and implement the safest way for staff to transfer resident.

Work closely with therapy department to increase a residents mobility as progress made with therapy.

Evaluated functional range of motion upon admission and every ninety days there after and implemented programs to maintain functional range of motion.

Fill in for the wound nurse for wound assessment and evaluation, and implement a treatment plan.

• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
• Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
• Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
• Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.

Educated new employees on the facilities policy and procedures.

Educated all nursing staff on the proper use of the mechanical lifts in the facility.

Educated all employees on new policy and procedures

Maintain the education and health files of all employees.

Evaluated functional range of motion of all residents upon admission and every ninety days thereafter.

Developed and implemented programs to help maintain functional range of motion.

Evaluated a resident upon admission and as needed for ability to transfer safely and implement the safest way for staff to transfer residents n

Direct supervision of four Restorative Aides

• Evaluated patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.