Sherri Plasencia
Ruskin
Summary
Dedicated compassionate new graduate Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing quality patient care. Experienced with ten years as a Registered nurse with seven of them in the Emergency Department caring for critically ill adult and geriatric patients. I am a motivated professional with stellar leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Wanting to enhance the skills I already possess and apply them to my new career as a Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Per Diem-ER (Pediatric and Adults)
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2021 - Current
- Administered critical IV medications. Assessment and care trauma, cardiac arrests, CVA, sexual assaults and pt with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Evaluated patient care outcomes and contributed to quality improvement initiatives across the department.
Pre/Post Op RN
Florida Medical Clinic PRN
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed. Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administering medication as prescribed.
Student Nurse Practitioner
All Florida Family Care, Inc
08.2023 - 11.2023
- 160 hours. Preceptor: Sarvary, Devon NP
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions for disease prevention and management of health problems for all ages.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed personalized care plans.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes in condition effectively.
- Facilitated the coordination of specialty referrals when necessary for further evaluation or treatment options.
- Processed lab tests for influenza, strep and urinary tract infections.
Elephant Care LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- 160 hrs preceptor: Tameka Polite, NP
- Performed comprehensive health assessments for adults and geriatric patients.
- Managed acute illness, well-visits, and chronic conditions for adult and geriatric patients and implemented evidence based treatment.
- Provided health promotion and disease management of health problems for adults and geriatrics.
Travel RN ICU/MS
Berkshire Staffing- Kindred Hospital PRN
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered critical drips and manage ventilated patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Most patients are trach to vent pt. Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians, RT and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.
- Delivered patient-centered care in high-acuity settings, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
RN ER -Strong Memorial Pediatric
CONSOLIDATED HEALTH CARE
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient care processes and improved operational efficiency within the unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Elephant Care LLC
02.2023 - 03.2023
- 160 hrs Preceptor: Tameka Polite, NP
- Performed comprehensive health assessments for pt with acute illness, well-visits, and pre-participation sports evaluations for children from the age 15-21.
- Managed common health problems, education for growth and development milestones, and disease prevention common in pediatrics.
- Assisted the providers in diagnosing and treating complex health conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- pelvic exams
Student Nurse Practitioner
All Florida Family Care, Inc
11.2022 - 02.2023
- 160 hours. Preceptor: Sarvary, Devon NP
- Provided comprehensive assessments for acute illness, well-visits, preoperative surgical clearances, pre-participation sports evaluations, and employment physicals for adults and pediatrics from culturally diverse and underserved populations of all ages.
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic health care problems like otitis media, pharyngitis, and pneumonia, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, COPD, and osteoarthritis.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions for disease prevention and management of health problems for all ages.
Travel RN - ER Adult and Pediatric
Krucial Staffing- Las Palmas Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered critical IV medications. Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedations Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment. Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.
RN Covid Nurse
Krucial Staffing- St. Lukes Baylor Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Working in the Emergency Department caring for Covid positive patients. Caring for pt’s that are showing mild to severe symptoms of COVID-19.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, assessing needs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
RN-Float (PED and Adult ER)
Emergency Department Emory North Decatur
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Administered critical IV medications. Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedations Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment. Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner. Assisting Security and Management in creating and implementing safe care of psychiatric patients in CSU (crisis stabilization unit) in the Emergency Department.
RN- Emergency Covid Response Team- pop-up tent for state
Krucial staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Working on Covid 19 unit with positive patients providing total care.
Psychiatric Nurse Georgia Regional Hospital
Whitestone Healthcare, LLC
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Responsibilities Caring for psychiatric patients in both forensic and acute patients experiencing acute mental distress or who have an enduring mental illness, providing mental support and medication to assist with their disabilities. Also Charge Nurse overseeing LPN and Tech.
RN-Med Surg
Kindred Healthcare
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Providing total caring for patients that were bedbound trac to ventilation. With complex needs. Managing critical drips and wound care.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Med Surg Regency Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsibilities Assessing and caring for high acuity patients with complex needs, including ventilated patients and patients on critical drips. Supervising CNA ensuring appropriate care is given. Assisting with the development and implementation of care plans.
RN
LTC Habana Health Care
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Medication administration, Assessments planning and implementing the plan of care to geriatric patients.
RN Unit Manger
GRACEWOOD HEALTH & REHAB
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College
06-2014
MSN - AGPCNP
Walden University
11.2023
Bachelors - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
08.2017
Skills
- Experience administering injections
- Nurse management
- Blood sampling
- Skilled nursing facility
- EMR systems
- Lab result evaluation
- Self motivation
- Drug regimen counseling
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Diagnostic screenings
- Diagnostic tests ordering
- Suturing
Certification
- ANCC
- AANP
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- NRP
Timeline
Student Nurse Practitioner
All Florida Family Care, Inc
08.2023 - 11.2023
Pre/Post Op RN
Florida Medical Clinic PRN
06.2023 - 08.2024
Elephant Care LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
RN ER -Strong Memorial Pediatric
CONSOLIDATED HEALTH CARE
05.2023 - 07.2023
Nurse Practitioner Student
Elephant Care LLC
02.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse Practitioner
All Florida Family Care, Inc
11.2022 - 02.2023
Travel RN ICU/MS
Berkshire Staffing- Kindred Hospital PRN
06.2022 - 08.2023
Travel RN - ER Adult and Pediatric
Krucial Staffing- Las Palmas Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
RN Per Diem-ER (Pediatric and Adults)
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2021 - Current
RN Covid Nurse
Krucial Staffing- St. Lukes Baylor Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2022
RN- Emergency Covid Response Team- pop-up tent for state
Krucial staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
RN-Float (PED and Adult ER)
Emergency Department Emory North Decatur
03.2017 - 01.2021
Psychiatric Nurse Georgia Regional Hospital
Whitestone Healthcare, LLC
08.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Med Surg Regency Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2016
RN-Med Surg
Kindred Healthcare
01.2015 - 02.2016
RN
LTC Habana Health Care
06.2014 - 07.2015
RN Unit Manger
GRACEWOOD HEALTH & REHAB
03.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelors - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College
MSN - AGPCNP
Walden University
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