Sharyll Hockenberry
Willow Hill
Summary
Experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with a proven track record in providing high quality comprehensive pre-and post-operative care in a fast paced environment. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, effective patient education, and mentoring new nurses to foster team growth and improve patient satisfaction.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg, PA
09.1987 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Evaluated patient conditions, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient admissions and discharges.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring high-quality care within hospital guidelines and policies.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Messiah College
Grantham, PaDiploma - Nursing
Geisinger School of Nursing
Danville, PA08-1987
Skills
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Discharge planning
- Physical assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR systems
- Care planning
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
I have worked in the Discharge Lounge since October 1st. I have used my interpersonal skills to foster compliance with improving patient throughput by encouraging staff to send their discharged patients to the Discharge Lounge.
Certification
I am certified in Medical-Surgical nursing.
Timeline
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
09.1987 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Messiah College
Diploma - Nursing
Geisinger School of Nursing