JeRita Sherard, DNP APRN FNP-C
Anderson
Summary
Empathetic doctoral prepared nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 9 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Prisma Health Urgent Care
12.2023 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Prepared and maintained correspondence, reports and claims in compliance with federal regulations and followed best practices in patient and family support.
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Operated at full capacity on 24-hour schedule often with shifts during holidays and weekends to meet community demands.
- Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
AnMed Health
07.2021 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
AnMed Health
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
Nurse
AnMed Health Medical Hospital
04.2015 - 02.2021
- Conduct and document a thorough assessment of a patient's medical status upon admission and throughout the patient's course of treatment
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient
- Assess, plan, and evaluate the nursing care of the patient before, during, and after a surgical procedure
- Participate in the care of patients receiving sedation and assist physicians during procedures
- Administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, and monitor vital signs during procedures
- Ensure that sterile procedures are followed throughout the course of surgery, necessary equipment and medications are available for the operating room team, record progress and outcomes of surgical procedures and ensure proper handling of specimens
- Always provide quality control and ensure patient safety.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Anderson University
Anderson, SC12.2022
Master of Science, Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner -
Brenau University
Gainesville, Georgia05.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina12.2014
Skills
- Administering Medication
- Preventive Care
- Laceration Repair
- Care Plan Development
- Records Review
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Examination
- Compliance Reporting Expert
- Acute Care Expertise
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Family Nurse Practitioner: Certification Through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Epic Super User
- NIHSS
Awards
Extraordinary Women in Healthcare Nominee 2019- AnMed March 2019 Star Employee of the month- AnMed
References
Lauren Barrett MSN, APRN, FNP-C
843-909-9874
Simone Robinson RN, BSN
843-450-2660
Accomplishments
- Extraordinary Women in healthcare Nominee 2019
- March 2019 Star Employee of the month
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Prisma Health Urgent Care
12.2023 - Current
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
AnMed Health
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
AnMed Health
03.2021 - 06.2022
Nurse
AnMed Health Medical Hospital
04.2015 - 02.2021
Master of Science, Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner -
Brenau University
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Anderson University
Bachelor of Science -
University of South Carolina Upstate
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