Stephanie Sherbert
Jonesville,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim DON
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
09.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
RN Supervisor/Infection Preventionist
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted regular evaluations of nursing practices to identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
RN, Emergency Department
Union Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Assessed and triaged patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and discharge instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN Supervisor
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and streamlined communication among staff.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
RN Case Manager Hospice
MSA Hospice
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized nursing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and end-of-life options.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies to enhance comfort and quality of life.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary meetings, ensuring holistic care approaches.
- Streamlined communication processes between healthcare providers and families for effective care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
RN Emergency Department
Wallace Thomson Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2014
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and assessed changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring compassionate care and effective communication with families.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC05-2009
Skills
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Compliance regulations
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
Timeline
Interim DON
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
09.2025 - Current
RN Supervisor/Infection Preventionist
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
07.2024 - 09.2025
RN, Emergency Department
Union Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2024
RN Supervisor
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
10.2017 - 08.2021
RN Case Manager Hospice
MSA Hospice
04.2014 - 10.2017
RN Emergency Department
Wallace Thomson Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College