Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Excellence in Clinical Practice award by Gerontological NP Association
Timeline
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Sharri Joyner

Snellville,GA

Summary

Highly accomplished, care-driven, and compassionate Adult Nurse Practitioner with 28 years of progressive experience providing holistic, patient-centered care across diverse settings. Proven expertise in geriatric primary care, expertly managing complex chronic conditions and promoting healthy aging. Adept at delivering specialized hospice and palliative care, focusing on symptom management and quality of life. Strong background in comprehensive adult primary care and skilled in the assessment and management of cardiac patients, including advanced cardiovascular conditions. Committed to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and optimizing patient outcomes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2018 - 04.2024
  • Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic conditions, focusing on symptom control, pain management, and emotional support, and adjusting treatment plans based on patient response and evolving care goals.
  • Managed complex medication regimens, including opioid and non-opioid analgesics, antiemetics, anxiolytics, and other comfort medications.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face evaluations, including detailed history taking, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments, often involving family members to understand their needs and concerns.
  • Collaborated extensively with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, social workers, chaplains, nurses, therapists) to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to case discussions and care coordination.
  • Traveled by car to visit average of 8 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Cooper Medical Associates
04.2010 - 01.2018
  • Provide holistic primary care to a diverse panel of 240 adult and geriatric patients in assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
  • Diagnose and treat complex chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, COPD, and dementia, focusing on disease progression and symptom management.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., lab work, imaging) to inform clinical decision-making.
  • Perform medication reconciliation and management, ensuring appropriate dosages, monitoring for side effects, and educating patients/caregivers.
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, nurses, social workers, and family members to coordinate care and facilitate seamless transitions.
  • Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention, health promotion, and self-management strategies.
  • Traveled by car to visit average of 7 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Grady Memorial Hospital, GMH
12.2006 - 02.2010
  • Provided comprehensive primary care to a diverse population of 200 patients, diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic internal medical conditions, including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, COPD, asthma, and hyperlipidemia.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, developed individualized treatment plans, and prescribed medications in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
  • Delivered essential preventive care services, including age-appropriate health screenings (e.g., cancer screenings, cardiovascular risk assessments) and administered immunizations.
  • Performed various in-office procedures (e.g., wound care, minor dermatological procedures, joint injections) as appropriate for primary care scope.
  • Collaborated effectively with 1st and 2nd year medical residents, participating in joint patient rounds, case discussions, and shared learning experiences.
  • Attended and actively participated in resident training classes, grand rounds, and medical conferences to stay abreast of current medical advancements and enhance clinical knowledge.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2000 - 10.2006
  • Provide autonomous primary care to a panel of homebound veterans, managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, COPD, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases.
  • Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, develop individualized care plans, and prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
  • Order, coordinate, and educate patients and caregivers on the use of specialized medical equipment and devices such as specialty mattresses, LVADs, infusion pumps, feeding tubes, remote patient monitoring devices, and home oxygen.
  • Provide complex wound management care, including debridement, advanced wound dressings, and initiation and management of Wound VAC therapy.
  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to ensure holistic patient care.
  • Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medication management, self-care techniques, and symptom recognition to empower them in their healthcare journey.
  • Traveled by car to visit average of 8 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Department of Veterans Affairs
10.1997 - 10.2000
  • Provided advanced practice care to a diverse cardiology patient population across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Diagnosed and managed acute cardiac conditions such as acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, heart failure exacerbations, and hypertensive crises.
  • Conducted comprehensive cardiac assessments, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests (e.g., ECGs, echocardiograms, cardiac MRI, lab work), and prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
  • Oversaw and interpreted various cardiac stress tests, including exercise stress tests and pharmacological stress tests, ensuring patient safety and accurate diagnostic findings.
  • Performed and interpreted pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) interrogations, adjusting device parameters as needed and troubleshooting issues.
  • Managed and coordinated the care of pre- and post-heart transplant patients, serving as the primary point of contact for patients and their families.
  • Coordinated complex diagnostic workups, consultations, and patient education sessions throughout the transplant process.
  • Collaborated effectively with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and conferences to optimize patient management and outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
05-1997

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
05-1990

Skills

  • Advanced Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient Education and Advocacy
  • Leadership and Collaboration

Accomplishments

    Publication "Spironolactone for heart failure. A worthy addition to therapy." Advance for Nurse Practitioner, Jan, 2001 9(1):36-39

Certification

  • Adult Nurse Practitioner, (ANCC)
  • Advance Practice-NP, Registered Nurse eNLC, GA


Excellence in Clinical Practice award by Gerontological NP Association

Recipient of this award for demonstrating a commitment to geriatric clinical practice through the use of geriatric principles, outstanding geriatric care that goes well beyond the traditional role. She demonstrated a strong and continuing commitment to geriatric care through various programs and initiatives addressing the medical and social needs of older adults. She is active in promoting geriatric education at local and regional levels through teaching and presentations.

Timeline

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2018 - 04.2024

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Cooper Medical Associates
04.2010 - 01.2018

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Grady Memorial Hospital, GMH
12.2006 - 02.2010

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2000 - 10.2006

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Department of Veterans Affairs
10.1997 - 10.2000

Master of Science - Nursing

Emory University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

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