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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Melissa L Sherman

Melissa L Sherman

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for delivering top-notch patient care and medical services. Extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing various health conditions. Known for team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing medical needs. Proficient in clinical assessments and patient management.

Experienced with developing and implementing nursing curricula tailored to diverse cultural student needs. Utilizes evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student learning and engagement. Knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices in nursing education.

Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt. Educator in Informatics and Professional Excellence.

Recent Accomplishments:

1) Complex Care Solutions - 2024. Number 1 Nationally for In-home Annual Health Assessments on Senior Citizens for Medicare.

2) DeAnza College - Meeting or exceeding National Mental Health HESI Exam Scores - 2023 & 2024.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ADN Instructor

Marsha Fuerst North-West College
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Mental Health Nursing Theory & Clinical Instructor
  • Med / Surg Clinical Instructor

BSN Instructor

Unitek College
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • For Bakersfield Campus: Mental Health Nursing: Theory and Clinical Instructor, Pharmacology - Instructor, Adult Health 1 - Theory and Clinical Instructor, Community Health Nursing Instructor
  • For Fremont Campus: Mentor and Oversight of Community Health and Capstone

Nurse Practitioner

Complex Care Solutions
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive in-home physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Provided culturally sensitive and comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
  • Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
  • Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Advocated for patient rights and privacy, ensuring all team members adhered to strict confidentiality protocols.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.

ADN Instructor

Foothill - DeAnza Colleges
08.2022 - Current

Mental Health Nursing Instructor

Pharmacology - 1: Instructor

  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and providing constructive feedback to students.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Assisted struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, personalizing instruction according to individual needs and learning styles.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans and assessments, ensuring alignment with nursing program objectives.
  • Delivered lectures on complex nursing topics, simplifying information for easier understanding by students.
  • Integrated ethical considerations into classroom discussions, promoting a strong sense of professionalism among students.
  • Facilitated engaging group discussions that encouraged students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.

Nurse Practitioner

Med XM / Quest HealthConnect
07.2018 - 12.2022
  • Perform Annual Health Assessments on Geriatric populations for Medicare
  • Educate on disease progression and healthy lifestyles while in the client’s own home environments
  • Link clients to services and equipment for safety

BSN Instructor

California State University Bakersfield
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Mental Health Nursing Clinical Instructor

Registered Nurse Per Diem III

Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
08.2015 - 06.2022
  • Per Diem staff nurse in the psychiatric crisis evaluation center / crisis stabilization unit

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Irene Sanchez
02.2017 - 12.2019
  • Per Diem Nurse Practitioner in Occupational Medicine Clinic
  • Completed First Injury Reports as well as PR2 and PR4 reports
  • Follow up office visits and recommended treatment regimen and medications

Nurse Practitioner

Transtreme/West Coast Wellness
10.2017 - 07.2019
  • Main focus completion of Medicare Annual Health Assessments on a geriatric populations

Clinical Nurse Educator

Healthstar CES
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Educated patients and caregivers in the privacy of their own home on medication administration

Clinical Nurse Educator

InVentiv
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Partnered with sales teams of the Bakersfield and Santa Barbara Territories to advance the Brilinta sales objectives and pull through compliance and eliminate barriers to patient assistance

Registered Nurse

San Joaquin Community Hospital and AIS Cancer Center
04.2008 - 01.2014
  • Staff nurse in Telemetry and cross-trained as a charge nurse
  • Further participation in the Education Department as a substitute teacher for new employee orientation and the Informatics Departments on different CPOE design and implementation teams
  • Medical Oncology Nurse and assisted with opening the AIS cancer center

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, Ca
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield
06.2012

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, Ca
05.2001

Skills

  • History taking / Lab result evaluation
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient / family education, counseling and advocacy
  • Risk management / Treatment plan development
  • Infection control measures / Multitasking
  • Online teaching strategies
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Chronic disease management / Health promotion
  • Student counseling / Academic advising
  • Adult learning principles & strategies
  • Telehealth proficiency
  • Public health education
  • Teaching material preparation / Course content updates
  • Relationship building / Active listening
  • Critical thinking / Task prioritization

Accomplishments

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Member of two chapters

* California State University Bakersfield - inducted for

nursing leadership

* Samuel Merritt University - inducted for academic

success

Complex Care Solutions - 2024

1st Place for National Number of In-home Assessments

DeAnza College - Most improved for meeting or exceeding National Mental Healh HESI Exam - 2023 and 2024.

California Region Quarterly Award Recipient Twice for successfully advancing collaboration with sales teams. Summer and Fall - 2014

Tied for Region 8 Nurse of the Year - 2014.

Certification

  • FNP Furnishing License, 11/30/25
  • California RN, 591051, 11/30/25
  • California PHN, 84489, 11/30/25
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support, 10/30/25

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Melissa L Sherman