Sherry Tolbert
Bristol,TN
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience in Pediatrics, Tracheostomy ventilator, feeding tubes, capturing information and completing basic procedures. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sullivan county sherrifs office
Blountville, Tennessee
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided direct patient care in various medical settings for inmates.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Assisted with wound care and infection control procedures effectively.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Waters of Bristol
Blountville, Tennessee
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
- Assisted in patient care planning and implementation of nursing interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Watercrest Senior Living Group
Miramar, Florida
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Blake
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient care planning and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
Licensed Practical Nurse
American House
Bristol, Tn
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient care planning and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
Panama City, Florida
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient care planning and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Minimized infection risk for staff and patients through thorough cleaning and disinfection of equipment and instruments.
- Monitored and conveyed critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of conditions.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to [Physician], recording all changes in medical records.
- Documented comprehensive patient information to effectively address problems and support expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Johnson City, TN
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Monitored and conveyed critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds and behavioral concerns, facilitating targeted interventions.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout the care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics to patients under medical supervision., inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dawn Of Hope
Johnson City, TN
03.2010 - 09.2017
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify wounds, behavioral concerns, and symptoms, facilitating timely interventions.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented patient information accurately to support care planning and track treatment outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations to ensure effective patient management.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Educated clients about medical conditions to promote understanding and self-management., patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Washington County School Of Practical Nursing
Abingdon, VA 08.2003 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Sullivan East High School
Bluff City, TNSkills
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Patient Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dementia Knowledge
- Trilogy Ventilator
- Transcribing Orders
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Breathing treatments
- Documenting intake
- Outpatient care
- Writing reports
- Patient Assessments
- Caregiving skills
- Problem resolution
- G Tubes
- J tubes
- Mickey Buttons
- Wound Vac
- Feeding Pump
- Skin Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sullivan county sherrifs office
09.2025 - 08.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Waters of Bristol
08.2023 - 10.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Watercrest Senior Living Group
03.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Blake
03.2022 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
American House
06.2021 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstar Healthcare
03.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
06.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2016 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dawn Of Hope
03.2010 - 09.2017
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Washington County School Of Practical Nursing
08.2003 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Sullivan East High School