Sherry L. Barrett
P.O. Box **** Abingdon, Virginia 24212276-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Nurse Practitioner
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Graduated from Old Dominion University with Masters Degree in Nursing on December
15, 2007.
Graduated from University of Virginia College at Wise with Bachelor of Science Degree in
Nursing in 2003.
Graduated from Wytheville Community College with Associates of Applied Science Degree
In nursing in 1989.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
American Heart Assoc. Advanced Cardiac Life support issued May, 2003. (Expired).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued April, 2003. (Expired).
Critical Care course completion in 1990 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Oncology Nursing Society completion of Cancer Chemotherapy course in Kingsport TN.
Professional Experience
Wellmont Medical Associates (previously Kingsport Medical Associates) March 2010-present.
• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness of all age levels.
• Patient Education and counseling.
Mountain Region Family Medicine- Suite 100 117 W. Sevier Kingsport TN 37660. (February 2008-2010). (Later became Welmont).
• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness of all age levels.
• Patient Education and counseling.
Old Dominion University MSN/FNP Preceptor ships (616 clinical hours) January 2007-December 2007 at Holston Family Practice in Damascus VA; Holston Medical Group (Formerly Moore & Ellington (OB/GYN) and Highlands Physicians for Women; Indian Path Pediatrics; Blue Ridge Orthopedics.
• Participated in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Participated in Well checks of infants, children and adults.
• Participated in patient education and health promotion.
Wellmont Home Health Care, 2000-2007.
Bristol Regional Medical Center (Abingdon VA. Office) Bristol TN 37620
• Worked as case manager of patients in the home setting, specific duties included Teaching and administering of IV Medications and maintenance and care of central lines and peripherally inserted catheters.
• Wound care assessment, and teaching of the appropriate wound care to be administered.
• Assessment and evaluation of the patient, geared towards teaching and promoting independence for the patient within the home setting.
• Supervised LPN’s and CNA’s.
Staff RN/Team Leader Duties, Critical Care, 1989- 2003.
Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon Va, 24210.
• Worked as a staff nurse in Critical Care, Specific duties included administering medications for life threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
• Assisting physicians with central line placement and swan gang cath. Insertions. Monitoring of patient’s fluid status through use of swan ganz cath.
• Care of ventilator dependent patients.
• Administration of thrombolytic therapy.
• Complete Health assessments, venipuncture, dressing changes and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Postoperative duties of surgical patients.
• Functioned as team Leader to assist other staff members in procedures and critical care monitoring of patients and scheduling of patient assignments.
Staff RN(PRN), Telemetry unit, 1998-2000
Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol Tennessee 37620
• Administering medications, performing invasive procedures, administering of medications and treatments for cardiac arrhythmias.
• Also performed health assessment, venipuncture, dressing changes,cardiac rhythm interpretation and assistance with minor procedures.
Community involvement
• Assistance for the Washington County Food Bank.
• Participation in the leukemia Society Team in training in 1997-1998.
• Participated in 26.2 marathon to raise money for the leukemia society.
• Participated in Relay for Life to help raise Money for cancer awareness in 2001.
Scholarly Achievements:
Dean’s List of Distinguished Students in 2002 at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Licensure/Certifications
State of Tennessee- 000*******(Licensed Nurse Practitioner)Issued 2008.
State of Virginia- 002*******(Licensed Nurse Practitioner)Issued 06/14/2012.
Certified through the ANCC
DEA# MB1824386 (Expires 7/31/2014).
References:
Dr. Daniel Carroll(Present supervising physician)-423-***-**** or423 360-7799.
Wellmont Medical Associates- 117 w. sevier Kingsport TN 37660. Suite 100.
Teresa Vance MSN, FNP
Jill Fleming MSN, FNP-423-***-****- Wellmont Medical Associates 117 w. Sevier str. Suite 100 Kingsport TN 37660.
Myra Blankenship MSN, FNP
(H) 423- 926-0801.
Bridgette Smith MSN, FNP
Kathy Harless(Licensed Practical Nurse)
2831 Robindale Rd. Meadowview VA 24361
Terry Belise(Nursing Supervisor)
10550 Toole Creek Rd. Abingdon VA.,24210
(W) 739-0007
(H)258-1000
(C)608-6355