Melissa L Sherman

• Mental Health Nursing Theory & Clinical Instructor
• Med / Surg Clinical Instructor

• 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

• 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.

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.

• 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

• Mental Health Nursing Clinical Instructor

• Per Diem staff nurse in the psychiatric crisis evaluation center / crisis stabilization unit

• 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

• Main focus completion of Medicare Annual Health Assessments on a geriatric populations

• Educated patients and caregivers in the privacy of their own home on medication administration

• 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

• 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