Sherry Cochran-Hitchcock
The Residency
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14
years of professional experience
Experienced LPN Charge Nurse with a strong background in medication administration, geriatric care, and clinical judgment. Known for leading shifts, coordinating resident care, and maintaining accurate nursing documentation and MAR compliance.
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
4 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accurate documentation and MAR compliance.
- Supervised nursing staff during shifts, ensuring consistent resident care and timely task completion.
- Completed resident assessments, identified changes in condition, and escalated concerns to providers.
- Coordinated care plans with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized resident outcomes.
- Monitored infection control practices and reinforced safety standards across nursing areas.
- Trained new nursing staff on facility routines, charting requirements, and clinical procedures.
- Managed shift handoffs, prioritizing assignments and communicating critical resident updates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Supported families and residents with clear communication, responsive care, and service coordination.
LPN Staff Nurse
9 Years 7 Months- Administered medications and treatments, documented accurately, and prioritized resident safety.
- Monitored resident conditions and reported changes promptly to nursing staff and providers.
- Reinforced dignity-focused care for veterans while addressing daily health and comfort needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Nursing documentation compliance
Patient charting accuracy
Emergency care
Wound care
Geriatric care
End-of-life care
Clinical judgment
Critical thinking
Regulatory compliance
Patient education
Health promotion
Patient advocacy
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
The Residency
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
LPN Staff Nurse
Western Nebraska Veterans Home
06.2012 - 01.2022Read More
Western Nebraska Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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