SHEILA M. KERR

MT. PLEASANT, IOWA, *****

C: 319-***-****

H: 319-***-****

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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.

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