Teresa Sherman
Freeman
Summary
Attentive and compassionate Registered Nurse with more than 9 years experience. Offering knowledgeable patient care, precise documentation, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in coordinating staff, parents and health-care providers to give comprehensive patient care. Known for going above and beyond, proving to be a valuable resource on any team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Legacy Dance
08.2024 - Current
- Teaches students, ranging from ages 3-19, a multitude of dance styles and techniques, while simultaneously creating a space for students to feel happy, safe and confident.
- Communicates with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer any questions.
- Assists with coordination and administration of complete dance program - setting class schedules, planning choreography, song choices and costumes, overseeing recital programs, managing social media platform and stepping up to teach classes during staff absences.
Registered Nurse, GI Lab & Pain Clinic
Belton Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided pre- and post-op care to patients undergoing GI procedures, including timely emergency responses to critically-ill patients.
- Administered care to patients in the pain clinic; both pre- and post-procedures, along with assisting the physician at bedside during surgical interventions and treatments.
- Advised and educated patients and caregivers on pre- and post-op instructions, ensuring confidence and knowledge in their treatment plan moving forward.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided care to patients, accurately charted information, coordinated care between physicians and other hospital staff in order to provide a focused treatment plan and manage ongoing care.
- Provides pre- and post-op care and education for patients undergoing cardiac procedures and testing, such as Watchman procedures, cardiac ablations, cardiac catheterizations, stress testing and more.
- Trained in the cardiac monitor room; calipers and interprets hospitalized patients telemetry strips and promptly notifies floor nurses of any changes to cardiac rhythm.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Responsible for assuming care of patients on a critical care step-down unit; performed trach and ventilator care, Peg and G-tube feedings and medication administration, extensive wound care management, IV medication titration.
- Trained and mentored new-hire RNs on best practices, hospital policies, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques, patient assessments and interventions as a preceptor.
- Provided leadership to telemetry unit; coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements as a Charge RN.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Liberty Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients in telemetry, neurology, stroke and post-op areas.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on disease processes, medications, procedures and nursing interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Safety awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Family & caregiver education
- Compassion and empathy
- Multi-tasking
Affiliations
- Daisy Award Recipient May 2022
- 2020 Nurse of the Year Nominee
- WOW Reward Recipient November 2018
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Legacy Dance
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, GI Lab & Pain Clinic
Belton Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Liberty Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Missouri - Kansas City