Cheryl Nicole Buckskin
Cañon City
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Colorado Department Of Corrections
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Complete Home Health
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse II
Bruce McCandless State Veteran's Home
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse II
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
05.2016 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hildebrand Nursing Home
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bruce McCandless State Veteran's Home
07.2007 - 10.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Rogers State University
Claremore, OKAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05.2016
High School Diploma -
Salina High School
Salina, OK05.2001
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Nursing Assignments
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- PCC EHR
- Clear Patient Communication
- Direct Supervision
- Work Assignments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Colorado Department Of Corrections
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Bruce McCandless State Veteran's Home
02.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Complete Home Health
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
05.2016 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hildebrand Nursing Home
10.2015 - 04.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bruce McCandless State Veteran's Home
07.2007 - 10.2013
No Degree - General Studies
Rogers State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
High School Diploma -
Salina High School
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