SHERILL D. KENNEDY
MSN, BSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, (FNP)candidate
Pearland, TX 77584
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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
I have been a NursePractitioner since 2010. I desire to obtain a rewarding and challenging fulltime position utilizing my advanced nursing clinical, theoretical and leadership skills in a leadership role pertaining to nurse/patient care in a safe and competent professional manner. I look forward to joining the organization. I am currently completing my post MSN Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
CRITICAL THINKING & JUDGMENT:
16 years of clinical nursing experience with a multitude of patient populations, ranging from critical and complexed to the basic simplicity of just merely answering a question of a concerned patient. Skilled in all aspects of gynecologic & obstetrical patient needs with no limitations. Post Partum, Critical Care, Medical Surgical, Medical Telemetry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Bellisisma Women's Clinic, Houston, TX 01/2016-present.
Monday & Thursdays only, part time 9a-3p: Providing obstetrical care, gynecological & family planning to patients in addition to counseling in other areas.
Aprisa Direct Staffing, Houston, TX 01/2016- present
Supplemental, RN staffing in a hospital acute care setting, per diem only
Mediweight Loss, Sugarland, TX 10/17/16 - 10/29/16
Laidoff (New Franchise startup company..only 3 pts) not enough patients to support my salary per original negotiations when hired per owner.
NP Provider (New Clinic start-up). Assess & counseled new patients for weight loss management in the program. Interpret labs, EKG & prescribe diet pills if eligible to participate appropriately in the program.
Pomerene Family Center, Millersburg, OH 01/ 2014 - 10/ 2015
Relocated to TX.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in practice with MaryAnn Durbin, CNM provides obstetrical /GYN/ preconception care to patients & families as an APRN.
Select Medical Corporation, Youngstown, OH 06/ 2011 - 10/ 2015
Relocated to TX
Clinical Registered Nurse on critical care/ medical surgical / telemetry unit in a hospital setting. Duties consisted of patient care involving critical care patients with various medical complexities not limited to ventilator support, telemetry monitoring, blood transfusion and critical drip titration when necessary. Charge Nurse on Night shift 7p-7a
Forum Health Center, Youngstown, OH 12/ 2005 - 05/ 2007
Staff RN on Med/Surg unit with renal focus, CAPD, Peritoneal dialysis, Med/SurgFloat.Worked rehab unit as well.
Nursecall Inc. (Nursing Agency), Liberty, OH 10/ 2003 - 12/ 2005
Staff RN on acute and critical units of a hospital facilities. RN at skilled nursing facilities and rehab units as needed. Correctional nursing in a Supermax Prison dealing with mental issues, complex decisions to transfer inmates out etc., medication and sick call visits: per diem only.
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH 10/ 2000 - 08/ 2005
Staff RN on various units performing charge nurse and manager duties in addition to clinical expectations as a RN.
Ortho/Neuro Unit-performed various clinical skills related to various patient populations including Med/Surg, Ortho, Neuro, Level 1 Trauma, Rehab and Step-down Unit. Performed Charge Nurse/Manager duties to includemonitoring the census, making shift assignments, admissions, discharges, obtaining orders, clarifying orders, calling abnormal labs, consulting physicians if needed and as appropriate, assigning staff duties and ensuring job duties for unit were completed safely per policy and protocol.
Labor & Delivery Unit-performed various clinical skills related to Maternal Women’s Health to include inductions and augmentation of labor, magnesium sulfate administration for pre-term labor, precipitous labor, emergency and scheduled Caesarean Sections (pre-, intra-, and post-op care included), and epidurals.Post Partum care as well.
Neurosurgical ICU-performed various skills related to intensive care patient population
Med/Surg Float to Psyche- overflow unit occasionally
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Nursing September 2010
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Post-Master’s Certificate – Women’s Health as Nurse Practitioner
December 2010
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
June 2000
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Major: Nursing Minor: Biology & Psychology
CERTIFICATIONS/ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Certification- American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers 2000-present
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 2009-2011
LICENSURE:
Texas, (RN)
Texas, (APRN)
AREAS of INTEREST/RESEARCH
Mental health issues
Advancements in all areas of Nursing
ACTIVITIES
Mentor Sophomore & Junior Nursing Students, 1997-2000
Midwives Alliance of North America, 2001
Local chapter American College of Nurse Midwives, 2009
AABC- American Association of Birth Centers, 2009
International Centers for Traditional Childbearing, 2009
Ohio Nurse’s Association, 2005
American Nurses Association, 2005
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honorary Society of Nursing, 200
Professional References:
Mary Ann Durbin, CNM
Pomerene Family Center
1261 Wooster Road, Suite 200
Millersburg, OH 44654
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Dr. Sue Thota
22999 Hwy 59 N.
Suite 204
Kingwood, TX 77339
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Herwina Ocera, RN-C
16207 Affirmed Way
Friendswood, TX 77546
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Roseann Duraney, RN-C
10291 Midway Dr.
New Middletown, Ohio 44442
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Sonya Sidner, RN, MSN
1195 Evansdale Ave.
Newark, Ohio 43055
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