Sherry Gragg moves into Clinical Education Coordinator position

Sherry Shea Gragg, a registered nurse at Stephens County Hospital, began her duties as the Clinical Education Coordinator in May of this year upon the retirement of Vivian Key, RN. Sherry graduated from North Georgia Technical College with an LPN certificate and continued her education at Gainesville College for an associate’s degree in science. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing as part of the first graduating BSN class at Piedmont College in Demorest. Sherry’s work experiences include Emergency Room nursing at Rabun County Memorial Hospital, Habersham County Medical Center and surgical unit experience at Stephens County Hospital. In addition to her work experience, Sherry served as a Clinical Instructor at Piedmont College for the BSN program. Sherry is a native of Rabun County and the daughter of Linda and Arvil Ray Gragg. She and her daughter, Allie, reside in Tallulah Falls.

In her current position, Sherry is primarily responsible for patient education. “Our outpatient diabetes program is well established, but I am also available for individual instruction in other areas where a patient may have questions or have a need for counseling. From Lovenex injections to ostomy teaching, our education department is available to instruct patients in keeping with their doctors plan of care. ”

To reach the Education department at Stephens County Hospital, phone 282-4175.