Sherrie Graham
Summerville,SC
Summary
Personable and compassionate healthcare professional with robust foundation in family medicine and patient care. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic procedures and patient management, coupled with practical skills in clinical assessment and treatment planning. Self-motivated, and reliable with extensive experience in medical-surgical intensive care in addition to oncology. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
RSFPP Associates In Internal Medicine
01.2019 - Current
- Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns with empathy and understanding.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by offering personalized guidance and education on chronic disease management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive family healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Elevated standards of clinical excellence by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in family medicine.
- Enabled timely referrals to specialist services as required, facilitating optimal patient outcomes.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Clinical Manager, 5 South Oncology and BMT
Roper Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2019
- Manage Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant units
- Responsible for staffing, productivity, and budget
- Participate on Shared Governance Council and Retention and Recruitment Council
- Participate on Medical-Surgical Value Analysis Team for system
- Participate on Bloodless Medicine Council for system
- Participate on Radiation Safety Committee for system
- Participate on Falls Steering Committee for system
- Participate on Central Line Team
- Participate on Catheter Associated Infection Prevention Team
Nursing Supervisor
Roper Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2015
- House Supervisor
- Shift to Shift staffing for all units
- Immediate incident commander for emergency situations
- Respond to all Codes and May Days
- Complete all postmortem paperwork and contact organ donation procurement office
- Patient Representative
- Employee Liaison
- Handle complaints and grievances
- Resource for policy and procedures
RN, SICU
Roper Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2014
- Temporary Interim Manager while manager on leave of absence for 5 months
- Registered Nurse in surgical intensive care unit
- Participated on Leadership Council, Professional Development Council and Retention and Recruitment Council
- Chaired unit based Shared Governance Council
- Assisted with PAR room re-organization and supply inventory
- Designated Charge Nurse
- Clinical Preceptor
- Chaired team that designed online biweekly evaluation tool for new nurses
Office Manager
Atlantic Respiratory
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Supervised home health delivery personnel
- Assisted with payroll and accounts payable and receivable
- Marketed to doctor’s offices
- Performed and supervised billing, collections, and filing of insurance
Office Manager
Frederick M. Gunter, D.D.S., M.S. - Orthodontist
01.1984 - 01.1996
- Supervised and trained orthodontic assistants and office personnel, maintained office policy manual, negotiated health insurance benefits, maintained sick leave and vacation records, calculated timecards for payroll, assisted with staff evaluations
- Assisted with new patient interviews and exams, presented diagnostic and treatment plans to patients and parents, completed all correspondence to families and doctors
- Initiated contractual agreements, credit reports, billing, collections, filed insurance, and balanced petty cash
- Assisted with computerized scheduling, handled all communication between computer support company, assisted with marketing of practice, and ran miscellaneous errands
- Prior experience with chair-side assisting, appliance fabrication, inventory control, lab operations, and patient education
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SC05.2003
Prerequisite courses - Nursing
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC12.2000
Courses - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC12.1991
Biology - Pre Med
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.1983
Skills
- Preventative care
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical decision making
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Graduate with Honors - 3.94 GPA 12/2017
- Golden Key International Honor Society inducted 10/2015
- Palmetto Gold Award Recipient 4/2009
- Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award 5/2003
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing inducted 5/2003
- Summa Cum Laude, Charleston Southern University 5/2003
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society 5/2001
Academic Honors and Awards
Certification
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 05/01/18, 05/31/23
- American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support-Provider, 06/01/03, 08/31/19, Basic Life Support-Provider, 06/01/03, 08/31/19
- Oncology Nursing Society, Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification, 01/01/16, present
- Registered Nurse License, #92288, South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 06/01/03, 04/30/18
- Advanced Practice Nurse, 07/01/18, 04/30/20
Professional Association Memberships
- Lowcountry Advanced Practice Nurses Association, 2016, present
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2017, present
- American Nurses Association, 2016, present
- Oncology Nursing Society, national and local chapter, 2016, present
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2004, 2017
References
- Yvonne Welch, Office Manager, 843-571-6880, Yvonne.Welch@rsfh.com
- Tressa Lee Bastian, MSN, AGPCNP, Nurse Practitioner at Associates in Internal Medicine, 843-822-4817
- Hugh E. Thompson, MD, Supervising Provider, 843-571-6880, hugh.thompson@rsfh.com
- Elizabeth Hill, PA, Physician Assistant at Associates in Internal Medicine, 843-571-6880, elizabeth.hill@rsfh.com
- Jennifer Crawford, MSN, SICU Former Manager, Current Chief Nursing Officer at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, 843-402-1139, Jennifer.crawford@rsfh.com
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
RSFPP Associates In Internal Medicine
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Manager, 5 South Oncology and BMT
Roper Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2019
Nursing Supervisor
Roper Hospital
10.2013 - 03.2015
RN, SICU
Roper Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2014
Office Manager
Atlantic Respiratory
01.1996 - 01.1998
Office Manager
Frederick M. Gunter, D.D.S., M.S. - Orthodontist
01.1984 - 01.1996
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing
Indiana State University
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 05/01/18, 05/31/23
- American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support-Provider, 06/01/03, 08/31/19, Basic Life Support-Provider, 06/01/03, 08/31/19
- Oncology Nursing Society, Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification, 01/01/16, present
- Registered Nurse License, #92288, South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 06/01/03, 04/30/18
- Advanced Practice Nurse, 07/01/18, 04/30/20
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Prerequisite courses - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Courses - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science
College of Charleston
Biology - Pre Med
Clemson University
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