Sherry Lynn Burks
Taylor, Michigan 48180
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SKILLS:
. Diabetic and Stroke Patient Care
. Pre and Post Operative Care
. Wound Care
. Hospice and Palliative Care
. Maintenance and Care of Intravenous Therapy
. Tracheotomy Care
. Colostomy Care
. Ventilator care
EDUCATION: Practical Nursing 1994
State of Michigan School of Practical
Nursing (Job Training
Partnership Act)
Detroit, Michigan
CERTIFICATE: Basic Cardiac Life Support 05/04/2012 thru
05/04/2014
LTV Ventilator Training
May 8, 2012
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: Physical Assessment of a child, Beginning
Pediatric Nursing:(Neonate, Infant, and Toddler), Blood
borne Pathogens Safety Part 1 and 2, Assessment of
Respiratory Distress in the Pediatric Patient,
Preventing Medication Errors (Part 1, 2, and 3),
Pediatric Calculation and Administration
EXPERIENCE: 2012-Present
Home Health Care Provider
Maxim Healthcare Services
Bingham Farms, Michigan 48205
. Provides private duty LTV950 care for pediatric
client.
. Performs all activities of daily living for
client in home setting. This includes daily
bathing, grooming, lifting and transferring of
patient.
. Performs tracheotomy care for ventilator
dependent client. This involves administering
prescribed breathing treatments, frequent
suctioning, and general care of stoma and
maintenance of patent airway. Performs monthly
tracheotomy change as ordered by physician.
. Performs daily gastrostomy care. This includes
administration of ordered tubefeedings, care of
Mickey Button and Mickey Button extension.
Administering daily prescribed medications
through gastrostomy as ordered and performing
daily dressing changes and assessment of
gastrostomy tube.
2006-2012
Home Health Care Provider
Private Duty Care 28441 Gladstone
Saint Claire Shores, Michigan 48081
. Taught client how to manage care for diabetes.
. Coordinated care and transportation to and from
doctor's appointment.
. Managed medication administration regime for
diabetic client.
. Assisted with daily accuchecks and
administration of scheduled insulin and
prescribed coverage.
. Performed daily assessment of diabetic client
for signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia.