Tina Shermer
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 37 years of experience and a proven knowledge of patient care, procedures and IV therapy. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the RN role at your company.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Waxahachie, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Administered pre-operative assessments, ensuring patient readiness and safety prior to procedures.
- Assisted in endoscopic procedures, maintaining sterile environment and supporting physician with instruments.
- Monitored patients' post-procedure recovery, documenting vital signs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Educated patients on procedure expectations and aftercare, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline workflows and improve patient care protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on endoscopy processes, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
Mobile IV Nurse
TotalMedIVSolutions LLC
Corsicana, TX
2022 - Current
Mobile IV Nurse
Owner of TotalMedIVSolutions LLC
Dallas, TX
2022 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids in compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as required.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Educated patients on IV therapy procedures and aftercare to promote understanding.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans and medication administration logs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of IV therapy administration, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses, ensuring accurate record keeping for optimal continuity of care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing thorough education on IV procedures and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Interventional GI Lab Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
09.2017 - Current
- Pre-op, intra-op circulator, and Pacu nurse for very busy GI lab with multi level care.
- ACLS, PALS, BLS certified
- Excellent IV skills
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Professional Medical Careers Institute
Westlake Village, CA
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Supervised students' laboratory and clinical work.
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Conducted research in field of knowledge to publish findings in professional journals or books.
- Conducted faculty performance evaluations.
Pre-Op Nurse PACU Nurse
Glendale Surgery Center
Glendale, CA
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
Pre Op and Recovery RN
Glendale Adventist Hospital ASC
Glendale, CA
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered local, inhalation, and intravenous anesthetics.
ASC RN, Clinic Manager, Infusion Clinic Coordinator
The Jackson Clinic
Jackson, TN
06.2002 - 12.2009
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies.
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
- Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures and treatments and assisted healthcare professionals during operations.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
- Leveraged technology to document patient care activities and interventions.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CAAssociate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Buck's County Community College
New Hope, PA06.1989
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw And Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Nursing Consultation
- Anesthetic Administration
- Chest Tubes
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Patient Admission
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Endotracheal Intubation
Certification
- RN Ca445589
- ACLS
- Botox and Derma Filler training through Aesthetic Medical Educators
- Texas license pending
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Interventional GI Lab Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Professional Medical Careers Institute
04.2014 - 06.2017
Pre-Op Nurse PACU Nurse
Glendale Surgery Center
01.2012 - 06.2014
Pre Op and Recovery RN
Glendale Adventist Hospital ASC
12.2009 - 05.2012
ASC RN, Clinic Manager, Infusion Clinic Coordinator
The Jackson Clinic
06.2002 - 12.2009
BSN - Nursing
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Buck's County Community College
Mobile IV Nurse
TotalMedIVSolutions LLC
2022 - Current
Mobile IV Nurse
Owner of TotalMedIVSolutions LLC
2022 - Current