Christopher Sherron
Muncie,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Veterans Administration Hospital (Ghost Rx)
07.2023 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
Substitute Teacher
Muncie Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
RN
New Castle Correctional Facility
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Night shift charge infirmary nurse for up to 27 patients with a wide range of medical needs
- We have post op, dementia, chemotherapy, dialysis, wound vac, IV therapy, severe depression, mental health needs, and complex wounds
- Communicate all changes in condition to medical director based on daily head to toe assessment
- Effectively triage care for 2900 general population patients not residing in infirmary based on submitted health care request forms and staff referrals.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN
Rawlins House & Fall Creek Retirement Village
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for the care for up to 44 residents at a time
- Oversee LPNs and CNAs
- Pass medications, administer IV medications, start IVs, and insert foley catheters
- Perform wound care including wound vacs and drains
- Perform assessments and routinely do infection control
- Provide documentation for all services and assessments rendered while adhering to state and federal guidelines.
LPN
Hickory Creek @ Gaston
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Responsible for the care of up to 70 MR-DD residents ranging in many disabilities and varying in cognitive level.
LPN
The Woodlands
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the care of 60 residents at a time
- Passed medications, performed assessments, performed wound care, documentation adhering to state and federal guidelines.
LPN
AMG Specialty Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Responsible for the care of up to 7 critically ill patients at any given time
- Routinely administered IV medications, drew blood, started IVs, performed a variety of wound care, trach care, and vent patients
- Assisted in ADL care.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
US Navy
04.2008 - 02.2011
- While in the Navy I maintained and operated all aspects of a naval nuclear reactior
- I worked on a rotating watch basis along with doing routine maintenance and maintaining a presence inside the plant during day time hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05.2025
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN05.2014
Skills
- Alzheimer's Care
- Central Line Care
- Catheter Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Infection Control Training
- Laboratory Experience
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Secret Clearance
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN, 10/01/21, IN
- RN, IN
Assessments
Clinical judgment, Proficient, 05/01/20, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention.
Military Service
United States Navy, E-5
Personal Information
I have excellent time management skills and almost perfect attendance year to year at any job I have held. I average one call off a year.
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Veterans Administration Hospital (Ghost Rx)
07.2023 - Current
RN
New Castle Correctional Facility
11.2017 - 07.2023
RN
Rawlins House & Fall Creek Retirement Village
01.2015 - 10.2017
Substitute Teacher
Muncie Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
LPN
Hickory Creek @ Gaston
01.2014 - 05.2014
LPN
The Woodlands
08.2013 - 01.2014
LPN
AMG Specialty Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2013
Nuclear Machinist Mate
US Navy
04.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ivy Tech Community College
- BLS Certification
- Secret Clearance
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN, 10/01/21, IN
- RN, IN
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