Sheryle Curtis RN/BSN

Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Leader with progressive experience as a Clinical Supervisor and functioning in a Nurse manager capacity (Apr 25-current). Proven ability to provide 24 hour operational and clinical oversight for acute psychiatric unit, ensuring safe, compliant, and high quality patient care delivery. Experienced in workforce management, staffing optimization, regulatory readiness and performance management in alignment with The Joint Commission and CMS standards. Strong background in crisis stabilization, suicide precaution oversight, restraint reduction, quality metric tracking and interdisciplinary team leadership. Sustained a structured, patient centered behavioral health environment.

• Supervised clinical staff to ensure adherence to best practices and protocols.
• Coordinated patient care activities among multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
• Developed training programs for new hires to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

• Conducted comprehensive admission and follow-up assessments
• Collaborated with Interdisciplinary treatment team
• Developed individualized treatment plans focused on stabilization and insight
• Provided direct care to acute voluntary psychiatric patients
• Precepted and oriented new staff members
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans
• Educated patients on health management and discharge planning

• Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and enhancing patient safety.
• Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Facilitated daily meetings with healthcare team to discuss patient care
• Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow and improving patient care delivery.
• Managed admissions and discharge planning
• Managed admissions and discharge planning
• Facilitated medication, diabetes, and hypertension education groups, empowering patients with self-management skills.
• Developed Interpersonal Recovery Plans

• Supervised clinical operations for Correctional Medical Units
• Managed high-risk, high-acuity inmate population to ensure optimal care and safety
• Oversaw 3-11 shift operations, facilitating effective physician coordination and staff alignment
• Ensured clinical documentation integrity
• Led emergency response efforts in secure environment
• Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs
• Coordinated medical services with correctional officers and prison administration to enhance patient care and security
• Mediated conflicts between staff and inmates to maintain a safe environment.

• Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure prompt detection of abnormalities.
• Assisted in emergency interventions for critical patients, contributing to stabilization and recovery efforts.
• Documented patient data accurately in electronic health records.
• Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies to provide real-time insights for treatment decisions.

• Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia in recovery unit.
• Collaborated with anesthesia team to ensure safe and effective patient recovery.
• Identified and addressed potential complications promptly to enhance patient outcomes.
• Applied evidence-based practice guidelines to deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
• Maintained accurate patient records, including progress notes and administered medications, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff to enhance patient understanding and care coordination.
• Coordinated patient care with charge nurse and staff through daily briefings, fostering teamwork and continuity of care.

Progressed from Combat Medic to Senior Non-Commissioned Officer to Army RN Officer.

Leadership roles included:

Managed emergency room triage processes to optimize patient care and resource allocation.

Oversaw 35-bed pediatric unit, managing budget and ensuring high-quality care delivery.

LPN Instructor (OB, Newborn, L&D, Postpartum and Surgical)

Evacuation Hospital Squad Leader (Combat Zone Medical Operations)

Completed advanced psychiatric nursing course, enhancing skills in mental health assessment and intervention.