SHEILA M. KERR
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA, *****
C: 319-***-****
H: 319-***-****
*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Licensed Practical Nurse
Highly skilled career professional with over 30 years practical nursing experience in psychiatric, long term care and hospital environments. Diversified nursing history working in specialty clinics/units including mental health, substance abuse, emergency department, and with admissions.
Professional, team orientated Nurse who empathically integrates client centered and evidence based practices. Works successfully and extensively with challenging individuals including psychotic and behavior disordered patients from diverse: ethnic, racial, cultural, religious, cognitive, economic, sexual orientation and criminal backgrounds.
Notably recognized for compassionately assisting psychiatric, dual diagnosed and geriatric populations with: intake assessment, goal management, and discharge/aftercare planning.
Developed and facilitated psycho-education groups in: diagnosis, medication, treatment planning, nutrition, addiction and coping skills.
Extensive knowledge and training in medication management, handling heavy and demanding daily patient volume and defusing crisis situations. Proficient in all patient and business documentation within an electronic medical records platform while ensuring accuracy, individualized treatment plan accountability and HIPPA compliance.
CREDENTIALS
Board Examination
1975
Licensed Practical Nurse # P12892, State of Iowa
1975
EXPERIENCE
Staff Nurse,4 North—Behavioral Health—Weekend Option
Mercy Hospital Iowa City,Iowa City,Iowa
10/2016—09/2017
Staff Nurse Day Shift/Patient Educator
1998-2015
Mt. Pleasant Mental Health Institute, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Staff Nurse Day Shift
1990-1998
Arbor Court, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Veterinary Nurse/ Office Manager
1986-1990
Henry County Veterinary Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Night Shift Supervisor-Long Term Care Unit/EMT-A
1977-1985
Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Admission Clerk Night Shift
1971-1973
Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
EDUCATION
Associate, Nursing
1975
South Eastern Community College
Burlington, Iowa
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Moms off Meth-Facilitator
2003-2007
Iowa State University Extension Office-Henry County, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
A group that provides a safe place for women [and men] who have either lost their children or are in danger of losing them due to problems with drugs or alcohol.
Iowa Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants-Iowa C.U.R.E. Member
Henry County Branch, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants is a membership organization of families of prisoners, prisoners, former prisoners and other concerned citizens. CURE has two goals: 1, to use prisons only for those who have to be in them; and 2, for those who must be in them, to provide the prisoners all the rehabilitative opportunities necessary to turn their lives around.
References on Request