Cheryl Youngblood
Iron Station
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience at Atrium Health, specializing in patient care oversight and critical thinking. Proven track record in monitoring vital signs and implementing effective treatment plans. Skilled in training new staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Lincoln
Lincolnton
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status regularly.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Assisted in emergency procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems to support continuity of care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
Nurse
Caromont Healthcare
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Rendered professional nursing care to assigned patients, ensuring adherence to standards of practice.
- Collaborated with medical staff and health care team to enhance quality of patient care.
- Executed nursing activities in compliance with approved policies and guidelines, promoting patient safety.
- Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel.
Nurse Manager
Pyramid Health/Freedom Detox
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Oversaw nursing operations and nursing station activities to ensure effective patient care.
- Managed scheduling and procurement of medical supplies and medications, ensuring timely availability for patient care.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for efficiency.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams effectively.
Nurse
Atrium Health
Lincolnton
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Collaborated daily with multi-person health care team to achieve optimum patient care.
- Documented patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Lincolnton, NC and Home Infusion
Education
GED -
Hunter Huss High School
Gastonia, NC09-2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
CVCC
Hickory, NCSkills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Microsoft Office
- Student Precepting
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Lincoln
07.2025 - Current
Nurse
Caromont Healthcare
08.2024 - 06.2025
Nurse Manager
Pyramid Health/Freedom Detox
10.2021 - 08.2024
Nurse
Atrium Health
11.2018 - 10.2021
GED -
Hunter Huss High School
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
CVCC