Sharin Kelley
Allentown,PA
Summary
Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Internal Medicine. Enthusiastic, compassionate and personable with vast knowledge of the many disease processes affecting the adult and elderly population. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Passionate about holistic care delivery and maintenance of patient dignity throughout all stages of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Full-time inpatient Oacis Palliative Care NP.
- Develops individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
- Coordinates with other health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for the patient.
- Performs comprehensive assessments of patient's medical histories, physical conditions, medications, allergies, laboratory results.
Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Internal Medicine
Culpeper, VA
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Full-time provider for busy, 180 bed, short-term rehab/long-term care facility in rural Virginia.
- Provided acute care to rehab patients and primary care to long-term residents.
- Reason for leaving: relocated to PA.
- Computer System: Point Click Care.
- Contacts: Eleanor LaClair NP, colleague, (518) 651-4991. Kiesha Crouch RN, Director of Nursing, (703) 987-1865.
Nurse Practitioner
Capital Caring Hospice
Loudon, VA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Per-diem weekend care provider for 2 busy suburban hospitals.
- Duties included completion of admission history and physical examinations and follow-up visits for all inpatients on weekends.
- Attended family meetings regarding compassionate end of life options.
- Reason for leaving- Capital Caring lost hospital contract.
- Computer system: Epic.
- Contact: Lee-Ann West MD, Medical Director, (443) 956-1045.
Nurse Practitioner
Tower Health Endocrinology
Wyomissing, PA
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Full-time (40hr/wk) provider for busy, suburban endocrinology office.
- Duties included independent management of patients with type 1, type 1.5, type 2 and gestational diabetes
- Ordered and managed oral diabetes medications and insulin. Trained and confident in interpretation of insulin pump downloads and setting adjustments. Well-versed in meter download and continuous glucose monitor interpretation.
- Provided weekend hospital coverage on a rotational basis.
- Reason for leaving: relocated to VA.
- Computer system: Epic.
- Contact: Rondelle Longenecker NP, office colleague, (610) 655-5806.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2004
Skills
- Geriatrics, Dementia Care, Palliative and Hospice Care, Holistic Care, Diabetes Management, Cardiac Care, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Preventive Care, Mental Health, Physical Examination, Medication Prescribing, Diagnosis and Treatment, Diagnostic Test Ordering and Test Result Interpretation, Specialist Referrals, Patient-Centered Care, Health and Wellness Education, IV Starts and Blood Draws
Affiliations
- Recipient of the "Above the Call Award" at Abington Health, Lansdale Hospital in early 2014 for excellence in patient care.
- Nomination for the "Walking on Water Award" at Lehigh Valley Hospital in 2007 for compassionate care delivery.
Certification
- AANP certification: AG08170147
- NPI registered: 1356854988
- DEA certification: FK8751744
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse in PA: RN554908
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in PA: SP018063
- Registered Nurse in VA: 0001287644
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in VA: 0024177797
- Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner in SC: 28013
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Capital Caring Hospice
04.2021 - 12.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Internal Medicine
10.2019 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Tower Health Endocrinology
09.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
The Pennsylvania State University
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