Nurse Manager Course Instructor

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Sunset Creek Estates

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Home: 301-***-****

E-mail:

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Sherrie L. Burkholder

Objective

To utilize my leadership skills, teaching experience and background in Maternal/Child and Women’s Health to obtain a Nursing Leadership/Educator position.

Experience

2025

Nurse Manager – Labor and Delivery Silver Spring, MD

Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center

24-hour responsibility for Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery Unit – 9 beds, 2 OB OR’s, 5 bay ATU & Triage, 60.8 FTE’s

Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating budget

Establishes strategic plan and vision for Women’s & Newborn Center.

Worked to develop a shared governance on the unit to establish new policies and protocols to keep current with practices.

Collaborates with other Adventist Healthcare birthing facilities and a member of various Women’s Health Service Line Committees

Promoted AWHONN organization to staff by providing EFM and OPS classes

Regional Trainer for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor Trainer

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor

Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor

OPS OB Emergencies Designated Instructor

S.T.A.B.L.E. Course Instructor

2023 – 2024

Nursing Director Clinton, MD Women’s & Newborn Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Medical Center

24-hour responsibility for 3 clinical areas – Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Level 2 Nursery with 2 Assistant Directors reporting to me

Labor & Delivery Unit – 8 beds, 2 OB OR’s, 4 bay ATU & Triage, 26.8 FTE’s

Postpartum Unit – 16 beds,20 bassinets, 34.8 FTE’s

Level II Nursery – 8 beds, 6 FTE’s

Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating budgets for all areas.

Establishes strategic plan and vision for Women’s & Newborn Center.

Worked to develop a shared governance on the unit to establish new policies and protocols to keep current with practices.

Collaborates with other MedStar birthing facilities and a member of various Women’s Health Service Line Committees

Promoted AWHONN organization to staff by providing EFM and OPS classes

Regional Trainer for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor Trainer

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor

Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor

OPS OB Emergencies Designated Instructor

S.T.A.B.L.E. Course Instructor

2022 – 2023

Clinical Education Program Director Columbia, MD Women’s & Children’s Services

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Responsible for orientation of staff to Women’s and Children’s Services areas

Provides on-going education to nurses, patient care technicians, OB technicians, unit secretaries

Identifies learning needs of Women’s and Children’s staff and develops education plans and programs to meet the learning needs

Regional Trainer for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program - coordinates the NRP for Howard County General Hospital

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor Trainer

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor

Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor

OPS Designated Instructor

Set-up an interdisciplinary program for conducting emergency drills and evaluating their effectiveness within Women’s and Children’s Services

S.T.A.B.L.E. Course Instructor

Instructor for the Maryland Perinatal Educator Consortium which provides education to new nurses to Perinatal Specialty within the 17 participating Maryland hospitals

2020 – 2022

Unit Director – Perinatal Services Cumberland, MD

UPMC Western Maryland

24-hour responsibility for 3 clinical areas – Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Level 2 Nursery

Labor & Delivery Unit – 8 beds, 2 OB OR’s, 2 bay PACU, 26.8 FTE’s

Postpartum Unit – 12 beds,16 bassinets, 34.8 FTE’s

Level II Nursery – 8 beds, 6 FTE’s

Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating budgets for both areas

Establishes strategic plan and vision for Perinatal Services.

Worked to develop a shared governance on the unit to establish new policies and protocols to keep current with practices.

Collaborates with other UPMC birthing facilities and a member of various Women’s Health Service Line Committees

Promoted AWHONN organization to staff by providing EFM and OPS classes

2007 – 2020 Adventist Healthcare Gaithersburg, MD

Manager – Quality/Informatics

Adventist Healthcare Support Center

Responsible for the oversight for Adventist Healthcare clinical policy and procedure library

Provides training materials for EMR updates to all Adventist Healthcare entities

Provides quarterly accreditation readiness conference in collaboration with VP of System Quality

Oversight for quality indicators for the health system

Collaborate with entity Directors for Quality & Safety to assist with regulatory readiness for surveys – TJC, CMS, CARF

Education Specialist – Perinatal Services

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

Responsible for orientation of staff to the Perinatal services areas

Provides on-going education to nurses, patient care technicians, unit support coordinators

Identifies learning needs of Perinatal staff and develops education plans and programs to meet the learning needs

Regional Trainer for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program - coordinates the NRP for Adventist Health Care System

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor

Set-up an interdisciplinary program for conducting emergency drills and evaluating their effectiveness on the Perinatal unit

Chairperson for the hospital’s Interdisciplinary Policy and Procedure Committee

2003 – 2007 Washington County Hospital Hagerstown, MD

Staff Nurse Level III – Family Birthing

Responsible for direct patient care for a specialized population.

Provide management of labor and support for the laboring woman in accordance to evidence-based policies and protocols.

Provide primary care for the postpartum mother/baby couplet.

Provide primary care in to an assigned group of infants level II nursery.

Active member of hospital and unit based committees – Patient Safety Committee, Professional Practice Committee, and Emergency Management Committee

Clinical Manager – Women’s & Children’s Services and Infusion Services (2005-2007)

24-hour responsibility for 2 clinical areas – Pediatric/Women’s Medical Surgical Unit and Outpatient Infusion Center

Pediatric/ Women’s Unit – 26 beds, 10 pediatric beds 36.8 FTE’s

Outpatient Infusion Unit – 6 outpatient beds, 1.6 FTE’s

Functions as Nursing Supervisor for the hospital when necessary.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating budgets for both areas.

Clinically competent to provide pediatric/women’s health care.

Establishes strategic plan and vision for Women’s &Children’s Services.

Established orientation preceptor program for new employees – enhancing recruitment and retention.

Work closely with shared governance on the unit to establish new policies and protocols to keep current with practices.

Active member of various hospital wide committees – Clinical Practice, Emergency Management, Business Integrity, Pediatric Collaborative Practice, Women’s & Children’s Safety Committee, JCAHO Medication Management Committee

Clinical Manager – Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Services (2003-2005)

24-hour responsibility for 30 bed telemetry medical/surgical unit specializing in orthopedic, neurosurgical, and trauma service – 40 FTE’s

Acted as Nursing Supervisor for the hospital when necessary.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating budgets for both areas.

Work closely with Chair of Department’s to establish new policies and protocols to keep current with practices.

1999–2002 Chambersburg Hospital Chambersburg, PA

Nurse Manager – Maternal/Child Services

24-hour responsibility for 4 clinical areas – Perinatal Unit, Pediatric/Adolescent Unit, Childbirth Education, and Outpatient Maternity Clinic.

Perinatal Unit – 14 bed LDRP, 1 OB OR, 4 bed Level II Special Care Nursery, 36.8 FTE’s

Pediatric/Adolescent Unit – 12 beds, 13.5 FTE’s

Childbirth Education – Oversee and assist with program development for the hospital and community in collaboration with 6 educators and a lactation consultant.

Outpatient Maternity Clinic – Provides perinatal services for the uninsured/ under insured, low-income population. 3.6 FTE’s

Acted as Nursing Supervisor for the hospital when necessary.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining operating budgets for all areas.

Clinically competent to provide obstetric and pediatric/adolescent care.

Establishes strategic plan and vision for Maternal/Child Services.

Established orientation preceptor program for new employees – enhancing recruitment and retention.

Established cross-training program for current employees to circulate for cesarean sections on the perinatal unit.

Work closely with Chair of Department’s to establish new policies and protocols to keep current with practices.

Instrumental in obtaining a surveillance and archival system for the perinatal department. Preparing staff for the paperless chart.

1989–1999 Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA

Assistant Nurse Manager – Women’s Heath (1997-1999)

Assisted with the start up of the new Women’s Health Unit. Involved combining of obstetrical staff and medical/surgical staff – educational sessions and cross training.

Supervise 100 professional and non-professional licensed staff for coordination of patient care on a continuum.

Worked with nurse manager to prepare annual budget and monitor expenses throughout the fiscal year.

Assist with the 24-hour operations of the department.

Worked closely with nurse educators to orient new staff.

Clinically competent in obstetric care (antenatal, intrapartal and post partum), newborn care, gynecological care and female oncology.

Developed and implemented new clinical practices for the department.

Assisted with the development of clinical pathways for spontaneous vaginal birth, cesarean birth, and total abdominal hysterectomy.

Complete annual performance appraisals for assigned staff.

Assume role of nurse manager in her absence.

Provide house manager coverage on a weekly basis.

Childbirth Educator (1989-1999)

Certified educator, adjunct faculty position to teach prepared childbirth classes to couples.

Assisted with instruction of infant safety and CPR classes to couples and their families.

Instrumental in adding additional classes to the childbirth program – Saturday series, Parenting class, Preconception class, and Father’s class.

Clinical Head Nurse – Obstetrics (1989-1997)

An 80% clinical and 20% administrative position – entry-level middle management.

Supervision of assigned staff and performed annual performance appraisals.

Responsible for providing care to the woman and her support person.

Assist nurse manager in maintaining departmental budget.

Role model and mentor for staff.

1995–1997 Healthy Homecomings Bensalem, PA

Patient Care Coordinator

In home office - responsible for coordinating staff to arrange follow-up home visits for antepartum high-risk mothers and the postpartum mother/baby couplet.

Performed actual visits and assessments, completing necessary paperwork for reimbursement.

Worked closely with physicians and insurance providers to ensure adequate patient care

1985-1988 Miners Memorial Hospital Coaldale, PA

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse – Obstetrics and Gynecology (1985-1988)

Responsible for direct patient care for a specialized population.

Cross-trained to all areas.

Performed venipunctures.

Provided management of labor for the laboring woman in accordance to physician orders.

Became certified in Inpatient Obstetrics through NCC

Became a member of AWHONN

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse – Medical/Surgical (1983-1985)

Responsible for direct patient care for medical/surgical population

Voluntarily floated to Emergency Department and OB/Gyn to gain additional skills

Education

1993–1996 University of St. Francis Joliet, IL

M.S., Health Services Administration.

1989–1992 University of St. Francis Joliet, IL

B.S.N.

1980–1983 Reading Hospital School of Nursing Reading, PA

Diploma, Nursing

Certifications

Inpatient Obstetric Nurse

Fetal Monitoring

AWHONN Obstetrical Patient Safety – OB Emergencies Designated Instructor

AWHONN Intermediate & Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor Trainer

RTS Bereavement Coordinator and Counselor

Neonatal Resuscitation Regional Trainer and Hospital Based Instructor

S.T.A.B.L.E. Instructor

Accomplishments

2024 – Asked to be 1 of 3 OPS OB Emergencies Instructors to provide an OPS OB Emergencies Course at 2025 AWHONN National Conference in Orlando, Florida

2024 – Selected as Who’s Who Distinguished Professional

2023 – Selected as 1 of 3 OPS OB Emergencies Instructors to provide an OPS OB Emergencies Course at AWHONN National Conference

2023 – Speaker at AWHONN Maryland Section Spring Conference

2023- RISES (Resilience in Stressful Events) Peer Responder

2023 – TeamSTEPPS Program Coordinator

2022 – AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor Trainer

2020 – AWHONN Representative for MDMOM

2019 – Stephen Ministry Leader

2019 – Held AWHONN Maryland Section State Conference

2017 – AWHONN OPB OB Emergencies Instructor

2015 – 2019 Elected to 2 terms as AWHONN Maryland Section Leader

2011 – 2015 Elected to 2 terms as AWHONN Maryland Section Secretary/Treasurer

2012 – Corresponding Member of the AWHONN 2012 Annual Convention Program Committee

2009 – AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced Instructor

2009 – Developed emergency simulation drills in labor & delivery, postpartum, and NICU

2008 – 2011 – Coordinated NCC certification testing site at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

2006 – Assisted with the development and start up of the Special Care Nursery at Washington County Hospital (now Meritus Medical Center)

2001 – Speaker at the Ross Laboratories Nursing Leadership Annual Conference – Topic – The Electronic Chart

2000 – Grant request submitted to March of Dimes to study preterm labor through the use of fetal-fibronectin.

2000 – Established orientation/preceptor program recruitment and retention of new employees.

2000 – Established cross-training program for perinatal staff to begin circulating for cesarean sections to provide continuity of care for patients.

1999 – Liaison for the Pennsylvania Department of Health to assist with rewrite of Code for Pediatric Department.

1998 – Completion and printing of clinical pathways for Women’s Health patients

1996 – Speaker at the Ross Laboratories Nurse Managers Annual Conference

1994 – Completion of Teaching Handbook for Postpartum Mothers

Professional Organization Memberships

Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing

Association of Nursing Professional Development

Maryland Organization of Nursing Leadership

American Academy of Pediatrics

Licensure Pennsylvania Nursing Licensure

Maryland Nursing Licensure

Salary Negotiable

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