Jeffrey Sheets
Richmond
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in patient advocacy and tailored treatment planning. Demonstrated success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and deliver comprehensive care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie
10.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care services.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Masters Degree - Nursing Administration
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05-2016
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Nursing
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05-2013
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Richmond, IN05-2011
Associate Of Science (AS) - Building Construction Technologies
IVY Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie, IN05-1991
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare collaboration
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Mental health nursing
- Patient care planning
- Lab result interpretation
- Administering immunizations
- Direct nursing care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Masters Degree - Nursing Administration
Indiana University East
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Nursing
Indiana University East
Associate Of Science (AS) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate Of Science (AS) - Building Construction Technologies
IVY Tech Community College of Indiana