Matthew Sherman
Myerstown,PA
Summary
Patient-focused Director offering 29-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Stoneridge Retirement Living Communities
03.2019 - Current
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
PACU Charge Nurse
Surgical Institute of Reading
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 3-4 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
RN Supervisor
Phoebe Berks
12.2010 - 01.2017
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Reading Hospital
06.2000 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to resident and resident's responses to care and intervention.
- Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
CNA, Float Pool
Manatawny Manor
06.1996 - 05.2000
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Reading Hospital School of Nursing
West Reading, PA06-2000
High School Diploma -
Boyertown High School
Boyertown, PA06-1996
Certification
IP Certification
BLS Instructor
Skills
- Clinical staffing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Accreditation management
- Wellness services
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Stoneridge Retirement Living Communities
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
02.2017 - 03.2019
PACU Charge Nurse
Surgical Institute of Reading
01.2015 - 01.2017
RN Supervisor
Phoebe Berks
12.2010 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, PCU
Reading Hospital
06.2000 - 12.2010
CNA, Float Pool
Manatawny Manor
06.1996 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Reading Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Boyertown High School
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