Stephanie Sherbert
Jonesville,SC
Summary
Nursing leader with experience in department operations, staffing management, and health regulation compliance as well as experience in acute care and hospice settings. Focused on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to facilitate appropriate patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Apella Health (ESNC as part of SRMC)
Union, SC
03.2026 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing department, managing staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure effective service delivery.
- Led nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated nursing schedules to maintain optimal staffing levels and support patient care.
- Implemented new protocols for infection control and enhanced patient safety.
- Evaluated patient care processes to enhance service delivery and meet quality standards.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Interim Director of Nursing
Apella Health (ESNC as part of SRMC)
Union, South Carolina
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Oversaw daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for staff compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient treatment plans effectively.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
RN Supervisor Infection Preventionist
Apella Health (ESNC as part of SRMC)
Union, South Carolina
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Monitored and analyzed infection data to inform prevention strategies and policies.
- Assisted in outbreak investigations to determine sources of infections within the facility.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
- Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment by healthcare personnel.
- Responded to suspected or confirmed cases of communicable diseases within the facility setting.
- Organized patient files to ensure easy access and retrieval. on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Union Medical Center (SRMC)
Union, South Carolina
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Provided immediate care for patients with acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes, and gunshot wounds, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring adherence to protocols in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Assisted in triaging incoming patients based on severity of conditions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Documented patient histories and maintained accurate medical records, enhancing continuity of care and supporting clinical decision-making.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and department efficiency.
RN Supervisor
Apella Health (SRMC)
Union, South Carolina
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care standards and enhance patient outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication between interdisciplinary teams and patients to support coordinated care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Monitored inventory of medical supplies to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure availability for patient needs.
RN Case Manager Hospice
MSA Hospice
Union, South Carolina
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient needs and establish treatment goals.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care and address individual needs.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Educated families on hospice services while providing emotional support to facilitate transitions.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
Emergency Department RN
Wallace Thomson Hospital (now UMC)
Union, South Carolina
07.2009 - 04.2014
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Triage patients to prioritize care in high-pressure situations.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and department efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC05-2009
Skills
- Patient care quality
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Direct patient care
- Healthcare coordination
- Performance evaluations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff management
- Leadership skills
- Team supervision
- Financial oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking
- Talent acquisition
- Work ethic
- Talent acquisition
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Apella Health (ESNC as part of SRMC)
03.2026 - Current
Interim Director of Nursing
Apella Health (ESNC as part of SRMC)
09.2025 - 03.2026
RN Supervisor Infection Preventionist
Apella Health (ESNC as part of SRMC)
07.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Union Medical Center (SRMC)
08.2021 - 07.2024
RN Supervisor
Apella Health (SRMC)
10.2017 - 08.2021
RN Case Manager Hospice
MSA Hospice
04.2014 - 10.2017
Emergency Department RN
Wallace Thomson Hospital (now UMC)
07.2009 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College