Sheryl Truman
Kingman
Summary
Experienced nursing leader with 41 years experience prepared for responsibilities of senior healthcare management . Proven track record in optimizing patient care, managing nursing staff, and improving operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in clinical oversight, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. Reliable team player with proactive approach to evolving healthcare needs. Exntensive experience in nursing leadership, driving quality patient care. Value team collaboration and adapatability to dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Creative Care The Lingenfelter Center
01.2024 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
ADON
Creative Care Garden’s Rehab and Care Center
- (sister facility to TLC)
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top nursing talent by participating in job fairs, conducting interviews, and providing mentorship to new hires.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation renewal through meticulous documentation review and adherence to best practices within the department.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
RN Staff Nurse
Hickory Creek
03.2025 - 04.2025
- RN Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
UMNC (Utilization Management Nurse Consultant)
CVS/Aetna
05.2023 - Current
- Remote job
- Reviewed clinical documentation for appropriateness for admission into rehabilitation facility
- Review clinical documentation for appropriateness for ongoing care in rehabilitation facility
RN Charge RN on Nightshift
Mohave County Jail Adult and Juvenile Detention Facilities
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
ER Staff Nurse
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC)
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Nurse Auditor
Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC)
01.2019 - 10.2021
- ER Nurse
- Cath Lab Nurse
- Cross Train/Job Shadow Nursing Supervisor and Interventional Radiology
- Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
Charge RN – Nightshift
Pine Prairie Processing Center, (GEO)
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Intake on new detainees coming into facility
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Staff Nurse
Alexandria Staging Facility
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nursing Supervisor
Senior Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - 10.2017
- RN-Contractor thru Akahi
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 15 nurses and support personnel.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Clinical Risk Manager
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Health System
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Completed statistical reviews to uncover trends, patterns and variations.
- Guided senior management in decision-making processes with risk-based insights, leading to more informed strategic choices.
- Conducted regular audits of existing policies and procedures, ensuring their continued effectiveness in addressing organizational goals related to mitigating risks.
- Conducted thorough analysis of historical data, helping identify patterns and trends in potential risks.
Director of Med Surg, Peds, OB, Infusion Clinic
Down East Community Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Staffing matrix and adjusting staffing as needed
- Budgeting
- Staffing recruitment and retention
- Creating and writing hospital policies, procedures and training staff on new processes and equipment
- Establishing standards for nursing practices along with maintaining accountability for nursing services and procedures
- Working closely with nursing union representative
Director of Med Surg, Peds & ICU
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Staffing matrix and adjusting staffing as needed
- Creating and writing hospital policies, procedures and training staff on new processes and equipment
- Establishing standards for nursing practices along with maintaining accountability for nursing services and procedures
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Working closely with nursing union representative
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Risk Management Assistant
St Alphonsus Regional Medical
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with legal counsel on regulatory compliance matters pertaining to risk management, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions for employees on risk management best practices, increasing awareness and understanding throughout the organization.
- Developed and managed forward-looking risk assessment roadmap for business.
- Tracked emerging trends in risk management methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and incorporating them into organizational processes as appropriate.
- Conducted root cause analyses of incidents or near-misses, identifying underlying issues contributing to increased risk exposure within the organization.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
Education
Master of Jurisprudence - Health Law
Loyola University Chicago
08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
06.2010
Associates Registered Nursing - undefined
Broome Community College
05.1992
License Practical Nurse - undefined
BOCES Adult Learning Center
01.1984
Skills
- Proven leadership in nursing roles
- Clinical nursing experience across multiple specialties
- Dynamic staffing adjustments based on acuity
- Regulatory compliance experience
- Staffing recruitment and retention
- Teaching/Educating Staff in all departments and families and caregivers
- Maintaining Accountability
- Budgeting
- Operational enhancements
- Quality improvement
- Nursing staff leadership
- HIPAA education
Certification
- BLS,
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Hickory Creek
03.2025 - 04.2025
RN
Creative Care The Lingenfelter Center
01.2024 - Current
RN Charge RN on Nightshift
Mohave County Jail Adult and Juvenile Detention Facilities
08.2023 - 12.2023
UMNC (Utilization Management Nurse Consultant)
CVS/Aetna
05.2023 - Current
ER Staff Nurse
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC)
12.2021 - 04.2022
Nurse Auditor
Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC)
01.2019 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse
Alexandria Staging Facility
10.2017 - 04.2018
Charge RN – Nightshift
Pine Prairie Processing Center, (GEO)
04.2017 - 11.2018
Nursing Supervisor
Senior Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - 10.2017
Clinical Risk Manager
Christus St. Frances Cabrini Health System
02.2016 - 02.2017
Director of Med Surg, Peds, OB, Infusion Clinic
Down East Community Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2015
Director of Med Surg, Peds & ICU
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2014
Risk Management Assistant
St Alphonsus Regional Medical
05.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates Registered Nursing - undefined
Broome Community College
License Practical Nurse - undefined
BOCES Adult Learning Center
ADON
Creative Care Garden’s Rehab and Care Center
Master of Jurisprudence - Health Law
Loyola University Chicago
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