Sheri D. Erwin, DNP, MBA, MSN, FNP-C

***** * **** ***** ******** Hills, AZ 85268 623-***-**** ado6rl@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

NURSING STAFF MANAGEMENT QUALITY CARE

Over 20 years of experience providing superior patient care in dynamic environments. Thrives in high-volume settings and adept in overseeing complex medical operations.

Knowledgeable about electronic medical record charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Track record of success contributing to process improvements to drive efficiency and care quality.

Core Competencies

Complex Chronic Disease Management Strategic Planning and Implementation Electronic Medical Records

Lifesaving Interventions Process Improvement Patient and Family Advocacy Medication Administration

Regulatory Compliance HIPAA Standards Interpersonal and Written Communication

Professional Experience

Cigna Medical Group, Phoenix, AZ

PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER, part-time, float December 2020 – Present

PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER May 2009 – August 2014

Adapted nursing activities to provide care for 3 months to 90+ years of age population.

Treated medical conditions while complying with clinic standards including diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, MSK injuries/problems, allergy issues, asthma, depression, anxiety, post hospital follow-up, minor in office procedures, well child, well adult, and contraceptive management including IUD placement verification and removal.

Delivered patient care for walk-in clinics and urgent cares for the medical group.

Provided clinical oversight for the Saturdays for Women program providing female health education, PAP smears, and ordering all tests appropriate for annual exam.

Manage COVID triage and test ordering services and explanation of care related to positive COVID testing

Barton Associates, Worcester, MA August 2020 – December 2020

LOCUM NURSE PRACTITIONER - contractor

Temporary fill in at various facilities: primary care, occupational medicine, and urgent care

Treat patient from peds through geriatric

Acute and chronic conditions

Provide preventive services, disease management, and illness prevention

Practice settings: clinics, hospitals, and medical offices.

Gritman Hospital – Moscow Family Medicine, Moscow, ID November 2018 – July 2020

URGENT/PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER

STUDENT HEALTH PROVIDER AND PART OF HEALTH CARE TEAM FOR UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

Implement nursing activities while adhering to safety and quality standards to treat a mixed patient population across gender, age, and ethnicity.

Evaluate patient condition to prescribe and recommend drugs and additional treatments such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, and related therapeutic procedures.

Utilize nursing expertise to order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images for information on patient's condition.

Order inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases.

Execute minor procedures such as suture, splinting, and incision and drainage.

Counsel and management patient with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, etc.

Perform well-child and well-adult visits including PAP smears and breast exams.

Monitor and address signs of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE).

Refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.

Key participant in clinic quality initiatives to drive efficiency and service quality.

Infection control tracing related to STIs, COVID, other infectious disease processes: providing education, support, and information

TeamHealth, PRESCOTT, AZ October 2017 – November 2018

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to derive innovative solutions for a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Implemented history and physical data on patients, performed complete physical exams, and integrated data to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient needs.

Oversaw care coordinator to ensure ancillary services are in place and timely.

Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.

Collaborated with physician in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

Executed record management in a fast-paced environment for patients.

Educated patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions post discharge and for home environment.

Delivered high-quality patient care by assisting with transition of care after discharge from post-acute care services through hand off communication with specialty or primary care providers.

Arizona Oncology, Prescott Valley, AZ September 2012 – October 2017

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Provided direct care for patients including assessing the physical and psychosocial status of clients with complex hematology and oncology conditions by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.

Identified life-threatening illnesses by recognizing deviations from normal in the physical assessment.

Effectively collaborated with physicians in formulating treatment plans for initial treatment and follow-up.

Wrote prescriptions for medications, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic studies, hospice, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.

Various Facilities, Various Locations 1995– 2009

CNA, LPN, RN

Provided patient care for a variety of critically ill clients at a level one-trauma center as well as individualized care in a large inner-city hospital.

Implemented nursing activities for pre, intra, and post-operative care at an outpatient surgical eye center

Developed and managed research genetic tissue banking program.

Education and Professional Development

Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2015

With Distinction

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

California State University, Hayward, California

Associates of Science in Nursing

Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, Arizona

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse Licensure and DEA

All licenses below also have full prescription authority.

State of Idaho, unrestricted, current through August 2023.

State of Arizona, (Compact state), unrestricted, current through April 2025.

State of Oregon, unrestricted, current through July 2023.

State of Washington, unrestricted, current through July 2022.

DEA current through August 31, 2023

National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, current through March 1, 2024. Certification #F0309187

HONORS AND AWARDS

Stephen Shank Recognition for Teaching Excellence

Capella University

April 2021

The Stephen Shank Recognition honors teaching or mentoring excellence by a Capella faculty member for making a significant difference in a learner’s pathway to success. This recognition is named for Stephen Shank, who co-founded Capella with a vision for high-quality adult education. His passion, values, and purpose to help learners succeed, drives the faculty to carry this out in their everyday teaching and mentoring interactions.

COCE Excellence in Teaching Award (nominated)

Southern New Hampshire University

2017

DNP Project of Excellence Award

Northern Arizona University

2015

PUBLICATION

Erwin, S. D. (2021). Identification of Internal Risk Factors and Interventions to Prevent Exertional Heat Illnesses in Hikers: A systematic review. Manuscript submitted for publication, under review.

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