Rachel Sherman, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC

Rachel Sherman, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Director of Nursing and Clinical Advocacy
Hospice of the Chesapeake

Degrees, Training and Certificates: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Trinity Washington University, Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University. Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships and Associations: Member of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International- Honor Society of Nursing, Black Nurses Rock, Inc., NAACP- Prince George’s Branch, National Coalition Against Police Brutality.

Family, Hobbies and Interests: Rachel lives in Charles County with her husband, Minister Marco Sherman and their 2 children, Aniya and Josiah. Rachel is a community clinician, health advocate and community activist. She enjoys advocating for social justice and change within her community. Rachel enjoys traveling, spending time with family and is an avid motorcyclist.

Practice Philosophy: Patient-centered care. My role as a health care provider is more of a partnership. I partner with patients and families to assist them in making health care decisions. I love working in the community where I live and knowing that I am making a difference. Establishing a trusting relationship with my patient is very important.

I truly enjoy helping people; even through difficult and trying situations. My role as a palliative care nurse practitioner allows me to offer education, support, and medical care to patients. It also allows me the opportunity to walk with patients through their end-of-life journey, which can be scary but is also sacred and precious.