Shernise Henshall 850-***-****
***** ******** ***** *****, *******, Florida 33598 *********@********.**.***
Objective: A Registered Nurse Position
Summary Of Qualifications
• Willing to assume responsibility, is self motivated, and possesses a high degree of professional
integrity.
• Well rounded, flexible team player, and has the ability to learn quickly.
• Skilled in applying a logical, common sense approach to seeking practical solutions.
• Advocate for patients rights; strive to understand patient’s needs and concerns.
• Hardworking and energetic, flexible adapt easily to change.
• Uses critical thinking skills and evidence based practices when providing care to patients.
Certifications/Certificates
• BLS American Heart Association 07/11
• ACLS – American Heart Association 7/12
• Wound Care Mist Therapy - 06/12
• Napnes, Inc LIC.Fl PN 5175364 - 12/09
• IV Certification - 01/06
Education
BSN (in progress), Chamberlain Online College anticipated graduation date 10/13
Graduate Nurse, and Program, Fortis College of Tampa FL, 2012
Practical Nursing Diploma, Virginia College of Pensacola FL 2006
General Office Certificate, George Stone Technical School, Pensacola, FL 2003
GED Lanier Technical Institute, Gainesville Georgia 1996
CNA, Certified Aide and Training Health Institute, Folsom, PA 1992
Experience
Veterans Affair, Magnet Hospital 2012- Current, RN Acute Care Spinal Cord Unit
Charge nurse, Collaborate as a member of the team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care
implement interventions. Wound management, ventilator support and tracheostomy care. Care for
patients with dual diagnoses and complex medical needs. Supervises and make assignments for the LPN’s
and CNA’s on the unit.
Veterans Affairs, Magnet Hospital 2008-2012, LPN Medical Surgical Floor/ Spinal Cord Injury provide
total bedside nursing care, medication administration, charting, wound care, wound vac, polytrauma
nursing, collaborating with multidisciplinary team and participated in JCAHO survey.
Plaza West Sun City FL 2008-2012, LPN Long term care, Hospice and Rehabilitation Nursing;
responsible for the care of 30 patient’s on long term geriatric floor and 20 Patient’s on Rehab floor.
Supervised CNAs and served as a mentor/preceptor for nursing student. Admissions, discharges,
assessments, wound care, documentation, transcribe physician’s orders and patient and family teaching.
Around the Clock (ATC)of Tampa FL(2010) Nursing agency Corrections Faulkenburg Jail, Orient Road
Jail; Medication administration, sick calls, customer service skills, documentation, check-ins.
Life Care Center of Pensacola 2006-2008, LPN Rehabilitation, Hospice, Long Term Care Nursing,
supervising, admissions, documentation, medication administration and problem solving.
Nurse Finders of Pensacola 2002-2008, CNA/LPN Home health, flu clinics, nursing homes and hospitals.
Comprehensive Nursing Care of Georgia 1995-2002, CNA Home health, Long term care facilities,
hospice and hospitals.
Skills
Hospitals, Nursing Home, Corrections, Rehab, Long Term Care, Hospice, Medical/ Surgical, Spinal
Cord, Acute Care Spinal Cord Patients, and Home Health; Computer Skills include Microsoft Word,
Excel and Power Point.
Professional Activities
I volunteer at South Bay Church and I am an active member.
I Participate in the Heart Walk at the Veterans Hospital.
Awards
R.O.S.E Award 2006 (Recognition of Student Excellence Award)
References Available Upon Request