Sherry Pitt
Fresno
Summary
Compassionate LVN with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient education. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Experienced LVN Charge Nurse skilled in clinical judgment and behavioral management. Known for fostering teamwork and implementing effective care strategies, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and safety within correctional settings.
Dedicated nursing professional with a strong foundation in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Committed to delivering high-quality care through effective communication and collaboration, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
SAFT Corcran
Corcoran, CA
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery and workflow efficiency.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions in correctional settings.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and emergency response techniques.
- Led training sessions on mental health awareness for correctional staff members.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Supported mental health needs of inmates by identifying at-risk individuals and coordinating appropriate referrals to psychiatric professionals when necessary.
LVN Charge Nurse
Sumter Lee Regional Detention Center
Sumter, SC
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to facility protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to medical staff promptly.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Implemented infection control practices, enhancing overall health safety within the detention center.
- Trained new nurses on procedures and emergency protocols, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams, optimizing treatment outcomes and resource utilization.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN Charge Nurse
Sumter Health and Rehab
Sumter, SC
11.2009 - 02.2020
- Conducted regular assessments of inmate health needs, addressing issues proactively to prevent complications.
- Developed procedures for documentation compliance, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
LVN - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Detoxification support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- De-escalation techniques
- Psychiatric nursing
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Patient charting and reporting
- Mental health screening
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Certified CPR Instructor Training
- DSD
- Wound Care Certified.
- IV Certified
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
SAFT Corcran
04.2024 - 11.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Sumter Lee Regional Detention Center
01.2021 - 04.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Sumter Health and Rehab
11.2009 - 02.2020
LVN - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing