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Kristen Sherrill

Hickory,NC

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care, medication administration, and clinical documentation. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure compliance, and implement innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes and operational processes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Director

ObjectiveHealth
Hickory, NC
10.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed team performance through effective training and mentoring programs.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance patient engagement.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement and innovation.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards in the workplace.
  • Maintained productive communication between relevant parties.
  • Oversaw inventory management activities such as tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
  • Scheduled maintenance services to keep equipment functioning properly at all times.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for operational challenges.
  • Monitored daily activities of site personnel to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
  • Managed relationships with vendors, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
  • Reviewed employee performance evaluations regularly to ensure equitable treatment among staff members.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.

Clinical Research Nurse

Accellacare
Hickory , NC
03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Collected vital signs and laboratory specimens to facilitate testing.
  • Observed patients after administration of designated medication for adverse events.
  • Screened research study candidates for eligibility and obtained consent documentation.
  • Documented case report forms and collected data for study research logs.
  • Relayed information such as requirements and instructions from clinical team to study participants.
  • Recruited, interviewed and enrolled patients to increase number of participants.
  • Prepared for upcoming studies by collaborating with program leaders to determine facility and staff needs.
  • Obtained informed consent from research subjects and guardians to explain possible side-effects and potential outcomes of research.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Staff Development Coordinator

Shaire Center
Lenoir, NC
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Spearheaded entire onboarding and orientation process for new employees, providing education and information to facilitate learning and improve employee job satisfaction.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions and team meetings to identify deficiencies and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
  • Developed effective approaches to tap employees' potential and build competencies to achieve employer’s goals.
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
  • Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
  • Analyzed employees' skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.

CRC Nurse/Regulatory Documents Coordinator

PMG Research Inc.
Hickory, NC
11.2017 - 01.2021

-Responible for the coordination of various clinical trials

-Perform Visit procedures including venipuncture, vitals, injections, EKGs, bladder scans

-assist physician with other necessary procedures, report health and safety information for clinical trial participants.

-Responsible for start up packages for new trials

-Point of contact for sponsors and PIs

-Obtain signatures for all required documentation for trials

-Responsible for maintaining office supplies

  • Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
  • Conducted informed consent presentations and maintained documentation.
  • Reviewed site regulatory binder to check collection procedures and completeness of paperwork.
  • Adhered to standards in all areas, including data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.
  • Obtained informed consent of research subjects or guardians
  • Evaluated proof of eligibility and consent for participants.
  • Participated in regulatory activities and submission by adhering to independent ethics committee and regulatory board.

LPN

Shaire Center Nursing And Rehabilatation
Lenoir, NC
09.2013 - 10.2017

-Responsible for medications for a unit of patients

-Provided wound treatment for patients

-Perform various charting and documenting of various patient care

-Responsible for supervision of shift CNAs

Nursing Student

Gaston College
Lincolnton, NC
08.2012 - 08.2013

-Clinical Rotation in telemetry, OB/GYN, medical/surgical, pediatric, geriatric.

-Performed data collection, utilized time management skills and organized priority of care

-Medicaiton administration, measured vital signs , utilized computer charting

-Provided patient education

-Performed wound care

-Peformed venipuncture and collected other carious lab samples

Senior Branch Account Executive

CitiFinancial
Lenoir, NC
08.2006 - 05.2011

-Issued both personal and mortgage loans as a licensed mortgage officer

-Responsible for collection of past due accounts

-Accounts receivable for payments of customer loans

-Provided excellent customer service to clients

Education

LPN - Nursing

Gaston College
Dallas, NC

Skills

  • Customer needs assessment
  • Schedule and calendar management
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Medication administration
  • Healthcare knowledge
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team performance management
  • Quality assurance standards

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Site Director

ObjectiveHealth
10.2023 - Current

Clinical Research Nurse

Accellacare
03.2021 - 10.2023

Staff Development Coordinator

Shaire Center
02.2021 - 03.2022

CRC Nurse/Regulatory Documents Coordinator

PMG Research Inc.
11.2017 - 01.2021

LPN

Shaire Center Nursing And Rehabilatation
09.2013 - 10.2017

Nursing Student

Gaston College
08.2012 - 08.2013

Senior Branch Account Executive

CitiFinancial
08.2006 - 05.2011

LPN - Nursing

Gaston College
Kristen Sherrill