Deandra Cherry
Registered Nurse
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Personable, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history of clinical knowledge and direct patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of psychological and physiological issues, including common disorders and the intricacies of body systems. Known for maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patient interactions in high-stress environments. Committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Home Health Agency
Greensboro, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments during 7-8 home visits daily, making recommendations for additional services or resources when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for each case.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans to improve overall patient health and satisfaction levels.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate information exchange.
- Provided ongoing education to patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Select Medical Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Thorough documentation and analyzation of patient records utilizing paper charts to define care requirements.
- Observed patient vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications safely and accurately, via oral, IV, intramuscular injections or gastric tube administration while adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis, paralysis, to acute respiratory distress.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare staff from various interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Engaged enthusiastically in daily meetings, contribute to problem-solving efforts, aid in goal setting, drive quality improvement initiatives, and enhance patient satisfaction measures.
Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing Facility
Flagstar Nurse Staffing
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Quickly respond to emergency situations that impact patient well-being, administering CPR and other life saving interventions as appropriate.
- Electronically document admission assessments, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated wound healing with application of advanced wound care products and techniques, tailored to each patient's needs, for up to 30 patients daily.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication for all nursing staff.
- Adhered to patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process while admitted in long term care or rehabilitation.
- Established and maintained control of agitated patients by using therapeutic interventions in accordance with facility policy.
- Implemented direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Monitored approximately 25 patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician every daily shift.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NCPractical Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NCBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
Clinical Assessments
Clinical monitoring
Care Planning
Case Management
Patient and Family Education
Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Medication and IV administration
Pain Management
Advocacy
Interpersonal Skills
Medical Terminology
Certification
Registered Nurse (#346605)
Timeline
Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR/AED
03-2025
Registered Nurse
Home Health Agency
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Select Medical Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse (#346605)
06-2022
Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing Facility
Flagstar Nurse Staffing
05.2022 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (#90509)
09-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Practical Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College