Angela Sheridan

• To ensure the intake and referral processes are performed effectively and timely to meet the needs of patients, families, referral sources, and the organization.

• Completes the admission process on referred patients.

• Develops and maintains professional, dependable and effective relationships with intake referral sources, contracted facilities, patients and families, new business/referral sources, and hospice team members.

• Assists organization with community awareness and education opportunities.

• Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
• Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
• Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.

• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
• Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
• Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

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• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.

• Provided leadership for all Homecare Hospice team members to ensure patients assignments and all home care services were delivered in a timely manner.
• Facilitated team meetings, participated in performance improvement committees, and completed annual employee performance evaluations.
• Performed direct patient care responsibilities as needed.
• Worked closely with contracted nursing facility's, physicians offices, and acute care hospitals to facilitate services which supported patients and families through the transition process into Hospice care.
• Educated healthcare providers as well as patients and families, enabling a better understanding of Hospice care and healthcare options.
• Collaborated with healthcare facilities, physicians, staff, and contracted vendors to facilitate discharge planning and transition to Hospice care.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
• Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.