Sheron Lofton
Prairieville
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse at Baton Rouge Specialty Hospital, adept in clinical leadership and compassionate patient care. Excelled in mentoring staff, enhancing patient satisfaction, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in care coordination and staff management, significantly reducing absenteeism by implementing stress-reduction techniques.
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 15 years of industry experience. Trained in medical-surgical treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of cardiology.
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Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Baton Rouge Specialty Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques among staff, leading to improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
02.2007 - 01.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
450 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans , La 12-2006
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Medication administration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Staff management
- Quality improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Discharge planning
- Rapport building
Accomplishments
BLS CERTIFICATION
ACLS CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED NEPHROLOGY NURSE
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Baton Rouge Specialty Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
02.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
02.2007 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
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