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Sherri Nelson

Princeton,WV

Summary

Accomplished RN Director of Nursing with a proven track record at CommuniCare Health Services, enhancing quality care and staff excellence through strategic leadership and effective communication. Expert in clinical judgment and compassionate patient care, significantly improving health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and staff development, embodying results-driven and empathetic nursing leadership.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Director of Nursing

CommuniCare Health Services
Princeton, WV
12.2020 - Current

Management of quality care.

Implementation of performance improvement plans

Develop and manage plan or correction post survey.

Recruit and maintain excellent staff

Educate all staff on improvement and new process implimentation.

RN ADON

Kissito Healthcare
Bland, VA
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science

Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV
05.1993

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Geriatric Care
  • Research utilization
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Staff Supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Infection control measures
  • Care Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Data Collection
  • Coordinating referrals

Certification

Certified MDS nurse

BLS certification

Timeline

RN Director of Nursing

CommuniCare Health Services
12.2020 - Current

RN ADON

Kissito Healthcare
08.2017 - 12.2020

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science

Bluefield State College
Sherri Nelson