Kemah Buckett-Sherman
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing because I believe my training, experience, education, and proven abilities as a BSN, RN, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Nursing Assistant will allow me to contribute to your company's healthcare division. Reviewing the attached resume, you will note that I have acquired valuable education and experience in organizing documentation, leading and assessing, recognizing problems, and intervening and evaluating patients to maximize patient outcomes. I am multi-task-oriented, enjoy a challenge that allows me to maximize my role in the profession, and continually stay abreast of the latest advancements in the healthcare field. Patient-oriented nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. 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. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Dynamic registered nurse with 16 years of experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. A proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. If you are seeking a medical professional who has a collaborative, team approach to problem-solving and safe, effective outcomes for patients, I seek to continue to grow in my profession at your institution.
Sincerely, Kemah Buckett-Sherman.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Registered Nurse, PCU
Medical City Alliance
2023.02 - Current
- Planned, prioritized, and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support the comfort and safety of patients and their families.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Observed and recorded the patient's signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, providing critical support during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, maximizing patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connect Pediatrics
2018.11 - Current
- Check in patients, evaluate their symptoms and check their vital signs
- Administer medications or perform minor procedures, including nebulizer treatments.
- Coordinate follow-up care with healthcare providers
- Educate family members on treatment options
- Wound care and dressing changes, Injection administration, IV monitoring
- Tube feeding, G-Button changes, catheter insertion, and monitoring
- Tracheostomy care includes trach changes and suctioning (oral, trach, and nasal).
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
2016.11 - 2018.08
- I worked collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team that evaluated and treated patients with pain while recommending a multimodal pain management treatment plan.
- Assessed vital signs and performed some treatments, such as low-risk therapies, under the guidance of the physician supervisor
- Monitored sedated patients and patients in the recovery room
- Activities such as referral management, order reconciliation, and activity tracking
- Performed teaching to patients and/or families regarding self-care procedures and documentation
- Maintained certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and demonstrated the ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms immediately, call for assistance if the situation warranted it, or initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an anaphylactic reaction and/or cardiopulmonary arrest.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Care Home Health
2013.12 - 2017.02
- Implemented/developed/documented the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care for the pediatric patient
- Provided health education to patients and or caregivers
- Provided effective communication to patients,family, team members, and other healthcare professionals
- I checked in child patients, evaluated their symptoms, and checked their vital signs
- Administered medications or minor procedures, including (nebulizer treatments)
- Coordinated follow-up medical care and educated family members on treatment options
- Wound care, dressing changes, and injection administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PSA Home Health
2015.10 - 2016.09
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients on ventilators in a home setting
- Provided effective communication to patients,family, team members, and other healthcare professionals
- Provided health education to patients and or caregivers
- Checked in child patients, evaluated their symptoms, and checked their vital signs
- Administered medications or minor procedures, including (nebulizer treatments)
- Wound care and dressing changes, Injection administration, IV monitoring
- Tube feeding, G-Button changes, Catheter insertion and monitoring, Tracheostomy care including trach changes, and Suctioning (oral, trach, and nasal).
Charge Nurse
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
2011.10 - 2013.06
- Developed work assessments and/or assisted in completing and performing such assignments
- I made all necessary daily rounds within my assigned unit and/or shift to ensure that nursing services personnel were performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- I met with my shift nursing personnel regularly to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and improving services.
- Reviewed complaints and grievances filed by customers and developed a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, residents, and other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services are adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents
- Administered and documented all professional services, including catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomies, and drainage bags, drawing blood, doing massages, range of motion, etc
- As required.
Charge Nurse
Alders Gates
2008.04 - 2011.06
- Admitted and discharged patients and assessed and evaluated the patient to determine their level of needs
- Obtained and securely maintained patients' lab information for processing
- I supervised my assigned unit by ensuring that all assigned tasks were completed promptly and that every patient was well taken care of.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Suburban Endoscopy Center
2008.01 - 2008.04
- Assisted with Doctors' procedures as required, administered I.V therapy
- Assisted patients by teaching them before and after procedures, so that they understood processes and require regulations of the procedures
- Maintained proper and secured documentation for patients as required by my jurisdiction and provided patients with required documented instructions for before and after procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Dallas, TX12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
VMT Long Term Care Management INC. & Education Center
Washington, DC10.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing Assistance
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD06.2000
Skills
- Certified ER Nurse
- Trauma Nursing
- Certified in BLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
References
- Ernest Foli, 540 588 3481, khorsi@hotmail.com
- Monica Allen, 254-421-8790, Mrsallen0410@gmail.com
- Atea Linga, 720-951-1709, Atea85@gmail.com
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse, PCU
Medical City Alliance
2023.02 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connect Pediatrics
2018.11 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
2016.11 - 2018.08
Licensed Practical Nurse
PSA Home Health
2015.10 - 2016.09
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Care Home Health
2013.12 - 2017.02
Charge Nurse
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
2011.10 - 2013.06
Charge Nurse
Alders Gates
2008.04 - 2011.06
Licensed Practical Nurse
Suburban Endoscopy Center
2008.01 - 2008.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
VMT Long Term Care Management INC. & Education Center
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing Assistance
Baltimore City Community College
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