Sheryl Jenkins
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
Medical Professional with over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a variety of medical settings. Demonstrated leadership of all nursing staff in demanding multi-bed nursing facilities. Selected for position as Assistant Clinical Coordinator. Possessing strong leadership skills and recognized as having admirable interpersonal skills with staff, residents and family members. Skilled at diffusing concerns of challenging/difficult individuals. Functions well independently, and as a multidisciplinary team member. BLS certified and certified Infection Preventionist. Experienced in medical, surgical, psychiatric, wound and general care nursing. Service oriented; enjoys helping and supporting others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
The Orchards Harper Woods
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Investigated and resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed 6 nurses, 18 Certified Nursing Assistants and nursing activities on 3 nursing units totaling 93 long term residents, by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Worked at least 64 hours per week as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Nurse Manager
The Rivers Of Grosse Pointe
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managed 4 nurses and nursing activities in 72-bed facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Worked at least 64 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as Covid-19.
- Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to Director of Nursing to streamline infection assessment process.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Nurse Manager
Ambassador Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managed 9 nurses and nursing activities in 120-bed facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Worked at least 64 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI09.1990
Skills
- Staff Supervision/Task Delegation
- Patient Care
- Matrix Requirements and Point Click Care Systems
- Conflict Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Infection Preventionist
- Medical admissions process knowledge
- Basic MDS knowledge
Timeline
Nurse Manager
The Orchards Harper Woods
02.2023 - 08.2023
Nurse Manager
The Rivers Of Grosse Pointe
10.2020 - 01.2023
Nurse Manager
Ambassador Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2015 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Oakland Community College
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