Sherry Utter
Indianapolis
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, care plan development, and medication administration. Committed to ensuring compliance with infection control standards and enhancing patient outcomes through effective team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
Indianapolis
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Documented nursing activities and maintained accurate patient records.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and implemented changes as appropriate.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, assessing vital signs, monitoring fluid balance, and providing wound care.
- Monitored laboratory results and took appropriate action when indicated.
Registered Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Provided patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
Utah09-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN08-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Electronic charting
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Resource Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
08.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana