Sherri Royall-Vargas

Registered Nurse – PACU (PRN) at Mia Aesthetics (2026-04 – Present)

Provide post-anesthesia care for patients undergoing elective cosmetic procedures including liposuction, BBL, breast augmentation, and abdominoplasty
Monitor airway, hemodynamic stability, and recovery progression in immediate post-operative phase
Perform discharge readiness assessments and deliver detailed post-operative instructions
Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure safe recovery and efficient patient flow
Identify and respond to complications such as respiratory depression, bleeding, and delayed emergence
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in a fast-paced surgical setting

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department at St. Bernard Hospital (2025-10 – 2026-04)

Delivered care in a high-acuity emergency department serving a diverse and underserved population
Managed multiple patients simultaneously using triage prioritization and rapid clinical judgment
Performed focused assessments and initiated interventions for acute conditions including chest pain, respiratory distress, sepsis, and trauma
Administered medications, initiated IV access, and assisted with emergency procedures
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient stabilization and throughput
Documented care in Meditech Expanse, ensuring accuracy and compliance with clinical standards

Labor & Delivery Nurse Extern II at Advocate Trinity Hospital (2024-06 – 2025-03)

Provided hands-on care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients under RN supervision
Monitored fetal heart tracings using electronic fetal monitoring systems
Assisted with vaginal and cesarean deliveries while maintaining sterile technique
Supported postpartum recovery, breastfeeding education, and newborn safety

Systems Analyst at St. Bernard Hospital (2014 – 2023)

Led EHR migration from Meditech Client Server to Meditech Expanse, supporting system-wide clinical adoption
Developed and maintained HL7 interfaces for clinical, laboratory, and public health data exchange
Partnered with Illinois Department of Public Health on electronic lab reporting (ELR) and syndromic surveillance
Optimized clinical workflows through system configuration and process improvement initiatives
Trained clinical staff on EHR usage, improving documentation accuracy and efficiency

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