Shera Jarman
Stedman,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Fayetteville, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing personalized care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize injury risk among vulnerable patients.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Fayetteville, NC
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Verification Agent
Consumer Awareness Group
Deerfield Beach, FL
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Took high volume of outbound calls
- Verified information for customers in need of an attorney due to illness or injury related to specific consumer products or surgical implants that fail
- Assisted customers with electronic signatures and technical issues
- Prepared and sent legal documents from our attorneys to clients and customers
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Give exceptional compassionate care to critically ill children suffering from injury or debilitating disease or conditions
- Assess patients condition and treat accordingly with medications and therapy
- Monitor telemetry and respond to codes
- Manage ventilators, life support equipment, and administration of IV medications and fluids
- Observe patients behavior and symptoms and report changes to provider
- Work as an interdisciplinary to team to ensure the best possible care for the critically ill patient
- Provides basic patient care such as grooming and linen changes
- Provide support and education to families of the critically ill patient
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
08.2006 - 07.2011
- Lead Charge Nurse and Resource Nurse for Pediatrics and Pediatric ICU
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress
- Coordinated patient discharge with post-care instructions
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Facilitated the integration and coordination of care between various health care services
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members
- Performed pre- and post-procedure calls for optimal patient outcomes and experience
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level
- Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education
Registered Nurse
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Lumberton, NC
11.2003 - 07.2006
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact
- Performed specialized IVIG infusions
- Coordinated patient discharge with post-care instructions
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed
- Analyzed records data and reports in order to identify health care needs and deliver optimum patient care
- Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education
Education
Associates Applied Science - undefined
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC05.2003
Skills
- Life support
- Therapy and treatment
- Diagnostic assessments
- Customer service handling outbound calls
- Procedural sedation
- Vitals
- Computer charting
- Helped verify information for clients
- Medication administration
- Reporting and documenting
- Managing and maintaining arterial and venous lines
- Assisted customers with technical issues and completing legal documents
- Mechanical ventilation
- Enteral feeds
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- NC Registered Nursing license188544
- The8 year gap in my work history was due to a family emergency where I was needed to care for3 small children under the ages of2 unexpectedly.
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
09.2020 - 11.2023
Verification Agent
Consumer Awareness Group
02.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
11.2003 - 07.2006
Associates Applied Science - undefined
Robeson Community College