Open To Work
Carolyn E. Sherman
MSN, RN
Olney,MD
Work Preference
Summary
RN-licensed Occupational Health Nurse supporting employee screenings, urgent care, and return-to-work evaluations across federal and clinic settings. Handles physicals, vaccinations, audiometry, spirometry, EKGs, and phlebotomy, administering 10+ vaccines per week while triaging injuries and medical complaints. Works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs to keep employees safe and ready for work.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nursing
American Medical Staffing
12.2023 - Current
- Support 1 special-needs students daily with personal care and close supervision during school hours.
- Coordinate case management with teachers, nurses, and families to support individualized care plans.
- Perform patient assessment and patient triage to respond quickly to changing student needs.
- Handle referral coordination and documentation to keep care plans current and easy to follow.
Nurse on Contract
One Stop Recruiting.
11.2023 - Current
- Document [number] employee health records weekly to support EHR documentation and vaccination tracking.
- Administer [number] flu-shot screenings weekly for occupational health visits and seasonal immunization clinics.
- Perform occupational health screenings, including vital signs, vision testing, and audiometric testing for employees.
- Coordinate patient triage and referral coordination for work-related injuries, fit-for-duty exams, and return-to-work evaluations.
- Support medical screening protocols and occupational health surveillance for a federal employee population.
Occupational Health Nurse
Eagle Health
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported 12,202 personnel during the flu campaign through vaccination clinic operations and patient flow.
- Completed pre-employment and return-to-work physicals for civilian employees, documenting findings in EHR systems.
- Provided vaccinations and travel medicine support during scheduled occupational health clinic visits.
- Completed vision testing, audiometric testing, and vital signs checks to support fit-for-duty evaluations.
- Coordinated case management and referral follow-up for employees needing occupational health clearance.
- Maintained documentation, vaccination records, and patient communication for consistent clinic operations.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Improved occupational health workflows, streamlining documentation, referrals, and follow-up communications.
- Collaborated with supervisors and medical staff to resolve health concerns and support readiness.
- Triageed work-related injuries and illnesses, directing urgent cases for appropriate medical treatment.
- Maintained confidential health records, supporting accurate case management and regulatory audits.
- Coordinated return-to-work evaluations, restricting duties based on clinical findings and provider guidance.
- Monitored employee medical surveillance records, ensuring compliance with Army health and safety requirements.
- Conducted occupational health assessments, documenting fitness-for-duty findings and follow-up care plans.
Occupational Health Nurse (contract)
Concentra Urgent Care
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided first aid, vital signs, and employee counseling in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
- Applied patient assessment and triage skills to prioritize work-related injuries and medical complaints.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs to support timely return-to-work decisions.
- Coordinated occupational injury assessments, triage, and treatment planning for work-related illnesses and incidents.
- Administered immunizations, TB testing, and drug screening procedures aligned with occupational health protocols.
- Collaborated with providers, employers, and case managers to support workers' compensation and case continuity.
- Reviewed medical histories and performed pre-employment health screenings to support fit-for-duty evaluations.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment, significantly reducing the risk of exposure to hazardous materials.
- Managed immunization campaigns, significantly reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the company.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
Occupational Health Nurse (contract)
Chenega Corporation
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Administered travel and routine immunizations to employees supporting overseas assignments and ongoing preventive care.
- Maintained compliance with standards of practice, company policies, and state and federal regulations across daily clinic operations.
- Documented employee encounters accurately in EHR workflows, supporting continuity of care and follow-up planning.
- Coordinated return-to-work evaluations and referral follow-up for employees with medical concerns or workplace restrictions.
- Supported employee counseling and triage decisions through clear communication, problem solving, and critical thinking.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered immunizations, TB testing, and drug screening procedures aligned with occupational health protocols.
- Monitored compliance with OSHA, DOT, and clinic safety standards during patient intake and clinical workflows.
Occupational Health Nurse (contract)
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Vaccinated hundred employees during flu outreach across the DC metro area.
- Triaged employee complaints and referred complex cases to the occupational health physician.
- Served three months as Nurse Coordinator with the Food and Drug Administration in White Oak, MD.
- Collaborated with ancillary staff to support clinic operations, stock supplies, administer medications, and deliver nursing assessments and first aid.
- Administered travel vaccines for overseas requirements, including influenza, yellow fever, and typhoid.
Education
Master of Science - undefined
Rutgers University
01.2001
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Villanova University
01.1994
Skills
Case management
Patient assessment
Vital signs
Patient triage
Occupational injury triage
Referral coordination
Phlebotomy
Vision testing
Audiometric testing
Immunization administration
EKG administration
Drug screening
Travel medicine
Immunization clinics
Occupational health surveillance
EHR documentation
Return-to-work evaluations
Medical screening protocols
Employee counseling
Fit for duty exams
Pre-employment physicals
OSHA compliance
Vaccination records management
Certification
BLS
Additional Employment
details available upon request
Timeline
Private Duty Nursing
American Medical Staffing
12.2023 - Current
Nurse on Contract
One Stop Recruiting.
11.2023 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Eagle Health
07.2022 - 04.2023
Occupational Health Nurse (contract)
Concentra Urgent Care
07.2021 - 09.2021
Occupational Health Nurse (contract)
Chenega Corporation
06.2019 - 12.2019
Occupational Health Nurse (contract)
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
10.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Villanova University
Master of Science - undefined
Rutgers University