Cheryl Rock
Riverglade,NB
Summary
Dynamic RN Supervisor with extensive experience at Highcrest Home, excelling in patient assessment and medication management. Proven leadership in staff supervision and effective communication, ensuring high-quality care and compliance. Skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance resident health outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor Nights
Highcrest Home
Spring Hill, NS
03.2024 - Current
- Night shifts primarily.
- Monitored for any changes in residents health status overnight, particularly those who were already experiencing changes in their normal state of health.
- Administered narcotics to palliative patients and others needing pain management.
- Assessed residents post falls to check for any injuries requiring transfer to OPD.
- Assessed any residents with C/O of feeling ill or unwell during shift.
- Monitored staff for productivity on the job and thoroughness.
RN Supervisor, Nights
Lochlomond Villa
Saint John, NB
04.2011 - 09.2020
- Night shifts primarily.
- Monitored for any changes in residents health status overnight, particularly those who were already experiencing changes in their normal state of health.
- Administered narcotics to palliative patients and others needing pain management.
- Assessed residents post falls to check for any injuries requiring transfer to OPD.
- Assessed any residents with C/O of feeling ill or unwell during shift.
- Monitored staff for productivity on the job and thoroughness.
Health Services RN
Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission
Grand Bay, NB
05.2003 - 10.2006
- Admit new clients (take health histories), accompany French clients for Drs visits to translate for client and Physician.
- Administer prn medications.
- Respond to any on-site emergencies and provide sick beds when necessary and hot/cold pack also.
- Stay in contact with other team members relaying info re: client's condition.
- Preparing referral packages for clients being sent for surgeries or testing r/t their injuries.
RN Phlebotomist
Canadian Blood Services
Saint John, NB
09.1998 - 06.2006
- Screen donors for eligibility to give blood and perform Venipuncture, set up and dismantle mobile clinic sites.
- Clean, calibrate and document equipment meets criteria as per quality control standards.
- Conducted health assessments and documented findings to determine patient care needs.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding blood donation processes and eligibility criteria.
- Monitored donor reactions post-collection and provided immediate care as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of donor information and blood product inventory.
- Responded to medical emergencies by providing first aid and coordinating care with healthcare teams.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Corrections nurse
Saint John Corrections Center
Saint John, NB
09.1998 - 05.2004
- Medical admissions, daily sick call, two med passes per shift, methadone administration, prepare medications for courts or releases, respond to emergency calls, Physician rounds, transcribing orders post rounds.
Education
Nursing -
Saint John School of Nursing
Saint John, NB12-1995
High School -
Kennebecasis Valley High School
Skills
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Effective communication and documentation review
- Time management and schedule coordination
- Customer service and support
- Bilingual communication skills
- Leadership and staff supervision
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Medication administration and management
- Care coordination and pharmacy coordination
- Electronic medical records management
- Compliance management and quality improvement
- Health education and family counseling
- Emergency response and infection control
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- Clinical judgment and special unit supervision
- Team collaboration and volunteer coordination
- Ward management and protocols adherence
Certification
- CPR/First aid, 05/2025
- NANB Nursing license, 022546, 02/1996
- Maine State Board of Nurses, RN40201-N, 02/1996
Awards
- Graduated with honours, Saint John School of Nursing
- Graduated with honours, Kennebecasis Valley High School
Languages
French, Completed early Immersion Program, Intermed Plus level
Personal Information
Areas of :interest: most any...but in particular would be geriatrics, addictions and mental health, outreach work, and any clinic work.
Languages
French
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
RN Supervisor Nights
Highcrest Home
03.2024 - Current
RN Supervisor, Nights
Lochlomond Villa
04.2011 - 09.2020
Health Services RN
Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission
05.2003 - 10.2006
RN Phlebotomist
Canadian Blood Services
09.1998 - 06.2006
Corrections nurse
Saint John Corrections Center
09.1998 - 05.2004
Nursing -
Saint John School of Nursing
High School -
Kennebecasis Valley High School