Sherry Kerr
North Port,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Current in ACLS and PCCN certifications.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, FL
09.2010 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on PCU floor, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy and cardiac cath recovery.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
RN
Travel Nursing Jobs
, Mo And FL
03.2001 - 05.2010
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a variety of care units, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
RN
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia, MO
05.2001 - 01.2008
- Direct patient care for post surgical patients. Surgeries included general surgery, gastric bypass, many types of plastic surgery and eye surgery.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Patient teaching through out stay that conformed to patient needs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Discharge teaching and planning for patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
LPN
Boone Hospital
Columbia, MO
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia College
Columbia, MO05-2001
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Data Collection
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Diabetes Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
Certification
- PCCN
- ACLS
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Englewood Hospital
09.2010 - Current
RN
Boone Hospital Center
05.2001 - 01.2008
RN
Travel Nursing Jobs
03.2001 - 05.2010
LPN
Boone Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia College