Charlee Sherman
Leesport,Pa
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
CNA
Diakon Lutheran Ministries
Topton, Pennsylvania
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Assisting patients with meals, dressing and bathing, ambulatory needs and other daily activities in the dementia unit.
- Performed transfers with use of mechanical lifts, and manually, with use of a gait/transfer belt to safely move or reposition patients.
- Recorded vitals, I/O, and recorded summary of care on a daily basis including changes in patient or patients care.
- Assisted patients with meals including those with liquid based diets and tube feeds Providing appropriate response to emergency situations with patients and providing other critical assistance to patients as needed.
CNA Home Health
Mrs. Catherine and Frank Shurr
Pennsylvania
06.2010 - Current
- Provided in-home nursing care services to clients.
- Documented vital signs, progress, and other details in patients plan of care.
- Contacted physicians when urgent or additional care situations are necessitated.
- Created an open line of communication to answer questions and address concerns of patients and their families.
- Oversaw and managed home health care aides; evaluated the care provided for patients.
CNA Home Health
Mrs. Norma Hettinger
Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
03.2006 - 01.2012
- Assisted in traveling to general places such as hospitals, appointments, etc.
- Ran day-to-day operations including property management (bill payments, maintenance, renovations), payroll, setting appointments, scheduling employees, as well as daily household tasks (cooking, washing, cleaning etc.).
- Administered medication and carried out nursing procedures as instructed in the care plans.
- Visited the client's house and assisted them in accomplishing their morning tasks such as bathing, clothing etc.
- Effectively supervised 4-5 CNA's, NAs, and non-clinical staff.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Liaised between patient and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate an outstanding healthcare team.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
CNA Skilled Nursing
The Highlands at Wyomissing
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
07.2000 - 01.2006
- Assisted residents in the skilled nursing unit with activities of daily living.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Manager
Csencsits Health
Reading, Pennsylvania
10.1998 - 01.2006
- Ensured store operations were executed within the budget.
- Supervised sales team.
- Researched and selected best merchandise for business.
- Managed inventory and analyzed reports for maximum profitability.
- Minimized inventory shortages through bi-weekly restocking Trained staff on product knowledge and company policies.
- Recruited and trained sales team of up to 6 employees.
- Reviewed and resolved patron disputes.
- Recommended goods for merchandising.
- Developed and ensured compliance to merchandise presentation standards.
- Ensured and maintained cleanliness within buisness.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Tracked employees hours and managed payroll.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Penn State
2012
Skills
- In-depth understanding of infection control processes, and sterile procedure
- Insertion, removal, and irrigation of Nasogastric tube
- Nasogastric/Duodenal Tube feeding via PEG tube
- Chest tube drainage system care and monitoring
- Endotracheal and Tracheostomy Care
- Obtaining an Electrocardiogram tracing (12 lead ECG)
- Collection of urine, sputum and stool specimens
- Combining insulins
- Use and troubleshooting an infusion Pump/controller
- Cast care, pin care, traction
- Wound care
- Thorough physical assessments
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient/family focused
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- High level of autonomy
- Successfully directs staff meetings
- Strong clinical judgment
References
References-Available upon request
Certification
- BasicLife Support (BLS) Certification
- DAANCE Certification
Volunteer History
Daffodil Days, Fairgrounds Square Mall, Reading, PA
Meals-on-wheels, Muhlenberg Township, Reading, PA
Toys for tots, Easton, PA
The Humane Society of Berks, Reading, PA
Continuing Education
7th Annual Conference Primary Care and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Social Media-Good, Bad, or Just Different
Berks County Human Services Training
Nursing Grand Rounds: NSTEMI-The Other MI
Additional Information
- Volunteer History Daffodil Days, Fairgrounds Square Mall, Reading, PA Meals-on-wheels, Muhlenberg Township, Reading, PA Toys for tots, Easton, PA The Humane Society of Berks, Reading, PA
Timeline
CNA
Diakon Lutheran Ministries
05.2012 - 11.2012
CNA Home Health
Mrs. Catherine and Frank Shurr
06.2010 - Current
CNA Home Health
Mrs. Norma Hettinger
03.2006 - 01.2012
CNA Skilled Nursing
The Highlands at Wyomissing
07.2000 - 01.2006
Manager
Csencsits Health
10.1998 - 01.2006
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Penn State