Brandy Sherrod
Summary
Registered Nurse dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Experienced with acute patient care in trauma settings. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to ensure rapid assessment and treatment of critical injuries. Knowledge of best practices in emergency nursing and patient stabilization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AB Staffing- Remote
12.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately assessing conditions and documenting observations during visits.
- Optimized medication administration through thorough evaluation tasks, including vital signs review.
- Advanced healing processes via diligent wound care and progress assessment for patients.
- Improved patient education by effectively conveying home health care strategies and procedures.
- Facilitated comprehensive patient care through coordination with therapists and physicians.
- Enhanced documentation accuracy by recording patient intake, medical histories, and symptoms.
- Streamlined patient assistance by triaging calls and addressing basic to advanced needs.
- Administered patient care in high-stress environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
Med Surg/Telemetry-Level II Trauma Center
Multicare Spokane Valley Medical Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient safety through continuous cardiac monitoring in telemetry units.
- Identified arrhythmias and cardiac abnormalities by analyzing telemetry data in real time.
- Promptly responded to telemetry alarms, initiating interventions as per established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac monitoring, medications, and lifestyle changes.
- Delivered specialized care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Administered cardiac medications and titrated intravenous therapies to achieve therapeutic goals.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance-Travel Nurse
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient care through comprehensive intake assessments with patients and families.
- Developed personalized nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Diagnosed medical and emotional conditions, recommending targeted treatment options.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to create effective treatment plans for clients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to psychotropic drugs.
- Educated clients on emotional disturbances and the importance of treatment.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University of Vermont Medical Center-Travel Nurse
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved patient assessments by prioritizing data collection based on immediate needs.
- Adjusted care plans through ongoing assessments aligned with facility protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented assessment findings and patient responses to nursing interventions accurately.
- Executed emergency resuscitation measures following pediatric resuscitation protocols.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while providing sensitive, non-discriminatory care.
Director of Nursing/Registered Nurse
Universal Health Services
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements on Acute Care unit, Residential Mental Health Units, and Partial Hospitalization Unit
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
- Review, update, and revise policies including OSHA, HIPPA and QA procedures to meet objectives and State and Federal Standards
- Review Infection Control Reports, Medication Incident Reports and Patient Incident Reports
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees
Cardiac Med-Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Krucial Crisis Staffing-Texas
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatment and restore vital functions
- Manage needs of chronically ill in acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies and medications directly for COVID-19 patients
- Delivered top notch care exceeding Department hospital and Joint Commission standards
- Protected critically ill patients for unnecessary risk by limiting visitors, using proper protective equipment in using strong infection control procedures
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams with intubated and ventilated patients monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Coordinated with respiratory care team and telemetry stepdown unit on all levels for COVID-19 patients
Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse Crisis Staffing
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Assuring a safe environment for staff and patients; educating and monitoring infection control and safe patient handling and emergency management
- Ensuring staff adheres to policies, procedures, and nursing standards of practice
- Developing, maintaining, and improving, as needed, the system for daily staffing huddles with the nursing supervisors and the nurse managers/designee, to ensure appropriate distribution of nursing personnel
- Engaging in Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Team
- Delivers care with respect to the individual's spiritual and cultural needs
- Changes in patient's physiological, behavioral, and medical status are recognized, reported, and documented as they occur
Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse Crisis Staffing
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care through a multidisciplinary care team process in conjunction with the State of California Department of Health in internal and external settings
- Implements standing orders for Covid-19 administration of Moderna and Pfizer vaccine
- Provides education of Covid-19 symptoms and implementing CDC guidelines for positive Covid-19 results
REGISTERED NURSE MED SURG
MultiCare Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care through a multidisciplinary care team process in conjunction with the patient/family in internal and external settings
- Implements standing orders for Code Blue and life-threatening dysrhythmia completely, competently, including management of airway, assisting intubation, performing counter shock, administering emergency medications, and directing code activities in the absence of a physician or in conjunction with a physician as evidenced by feedback from physicians, peers, and direct observation with no documented concerns
- Associate remains flexible to changing systems, is expected to demonstrated quality and effectiveness in work habits and treat staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect
- Competently cares for a patient requiring hemodynamic monitoring including assisting with catheter insertion as per policy/procedure and accurately interpreting monitor strips and documentation, with less than one-two documented incidents per year as observed by Charge Nurse and/or Director
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AB Staffing- Remote
Education
DNP. - DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2026
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2018
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - REGISTERED NURSE
Medical Prep Institute
Tampa, FL01.2017
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Southeastern College
Jacksonville, FL01.2012
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- ACLS, BLS, CPI
- Telemetry monitoring
- RN case management
- De-escalation techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Florida Assisted Living Core Training Certified
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- Georgia Nurses Association Member
- American Nurses Association Member
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, BLS, AED Instructor
- Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Member
Affiliations
- American Nurses Assoc.
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- Academy of Med-Surg Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AB Staffing- Remote
12.2024 - Current
Med Surg/Telemetry-Level II Trauma Center
Multicare Spokane Valley Medical Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance-Travel Nurse
01.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University of Vermont Medical Center-Travel Nurse
05.2022 - 01.2023
REGISTERED NURSE MED SURG
MultiCare Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse Crisis Staffing
05.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse Crisis Staffing
01.2021 - 05.2022
Cardiac Med-Surg/Tele Registered Nurse
Krucial Crisis Staffing-Texas
09.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Nursing/Registered Nurse
Universal Health Services
02.2019 - 06.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Capella University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Capella University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - REGISTERED NURSE
Medical Prep Institute
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Southeastern College
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AB Staffing- Remote
DNP. - DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
Capella University