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Work History
Education
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Change Projects
Certification
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CHERYL CLEVELAND

Lexington,KY

Summary

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 12+ years' experience as a pediatric registered nurse specializing in care of newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Clinical research knowledge and experience with organizing laboratory samples, patient data, and compliance paperwork for various clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator

Kentucky Department for Public Health/Maternal Child Health Division
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate project management activities, resources, and information
  • Ensure project timelines are met and identify potential problems as needed.
  • Develop strategies to meet recruitment goals.
  • Contribute to project report forms.
  • Familiar with different agreements related too clinical research including confidentiality.
  • In charge of recruitment and retention.
  • Delegate tasks to staff for program meetings and webinars.
  • Demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills for efficient work process.
  • Address issues and assist in development of solutions with leadership.
  • Collaborate with others to achieve objectives and develop professional relationships.
  • Prepare agendas and lead meetings.
  • Communicate positively and in an effective manner.

Registered Nurse

University of Kentucky Children's Hospital
03.2012 - Current
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
  • Provide investigators recommendations for research study based on design of the study.
  • Verify paperwork needed for patient safety and regulatory compliance is created and filed in accordance with guidelines.
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulations.
  • Use ethical judgment to guarantee patient safety when conducting clinical study.
  • Implement HIPAA principles, IRB laws and GCP to ensure all research activities adhere to regulations.
  • Manage patient care including screening and assessing.
  • Monitor compliance.
  • Confer with leadership.
  • Provide guidance on assessment and evidenced-based practice (EVP).
  • Ensured documentation is prepared and required fields are completed.
  • Fulfill certification and training as mandated.
  • Show initiative in upholding ethical standards in every aspect of research.
  • Disseminate study information for team members.

Education

Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing in Psychiatry - undefined

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
05.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
12.2011

Skills

  • Strong communication
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Collaborate and form effective relationships
  • Decision-Making
  • Task Delegation
  • Team Leadership

Change Projects

Decrease Wait Time in Emergency Department, 12/2011, Piloted and implemented change in registration process for emergency departments at St. Elizabeth Hospitals in Northern Kentucky decreasing patient wait times.


  • Identified a problem or area for improvement.
  • Conducted a literature review to gather evidence.
  • Developed a plan for implementing the change.
  • Implemented the change and monitor progress.
  • Evaluated the outcomes and disseminate the results.
  • Implemented Change in Nursing and Organizational Changes in Nursing.


Anatomy/Physiology Lab Design, 12/2007, Designed and executed a change in layout of laboratory class for more efficient student learning at Northern Kentucky University.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), 1130958, KY Board of Nursing
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), 3018337, KY Board of Nursing
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), 2022002306, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Telehealth Certification for Providers and Educators, Center for Telehealth Innovation, Education & Research (C-TIER) Old Dominion University, 02/2021

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - member
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) - member

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Kentucky Department for Public Health/Maternal Child Health Division
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

University of Kentucky Children's Hospital
03.2012 - Current

Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing in Psychiatry - undefined

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Northern Kentucky University
  • Registered Nurse (RN), 1130958, KY Board of Nursing
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), 3018337, KY Board of Nursing
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), 2022002306, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Telehealth Certification for Providers and Educators, Center for Telehealth Innovation, Education & Research (C-TIER) Old Dominion University, 02/2021
CHERYL CLEVELAND