Barry Wilks
Anniston,AL
Summary
Clinical supervisor with 5+ years of hospice and medical-surgical nursing experience, known for EMR documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and hospice compliance. Skilled in coaching staff with compassionate leadership and a willingness to listen to provide guidance in decision making that provides the best outcome for patients and their families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Enhabit Hospice
Anniston, Alabama
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training, and employee development.
- Reviewed interdisciplinary care plans and aligned services with patient needs to enhance care delivery.
- Monitored compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and charting standards to uphold quality care.
- Coach nurses and aides on symptom management and comfort care practices.
- Facilitate team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
- Assist with patient admission assessments and routine clinical documentation.
- Supported hospice clinical staff in delivering daily patient care at Enhabit Hospice.
Hospice RN Case Manager
Enhabit Hospice
Anniston, Alabama
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Assessed hospice patients and updated Enhabit Hospice care plans.
- Coordinated symptom management with physicians, aides, and interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored pain, comfort, and safety needs during home visits.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, medications, and comfort measures.
- Documented visits, assessments, and orders in electronic medical records.
- Managed admissions, recertifications, and routine patient follow-up visits.
- Supported bereavement needs through compassionate family communication and guidance.
Hospice RN Case Manager
Promedica Hospice
Macon, Georgia
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessed hospice patients and updated Enhabit Hospice care plans.
- Coordinated symptom management with physicians, aides, and interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored pain, comfort, and safety needs during home visits.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, medications, and comfort measures.
- Supported bereavement needs through compassionate family communication and guidance.
RN Floor Nurse/Medical/Surgical Nurse
Coliseum Northside hospital
Macon, Georgia
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated bedside care with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.
- Administered medications and monitored responses per physician orders.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient updates in electronic records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and unit procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gordon State University
Barnesville, GA12-2018
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Hospice compliance
- EMR documentation
- Care plan review
- Symptom management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing education
- Staff leadership
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Enhabit Hospice
08.2024 - Current
Hospice RN Case Manager
Enhabit Hospice
08.2022 - 08.2024
Hospice RN Case Manager
Promedica Hospice
03.2021 - 08.2022
RN Floor Nurse/Medical/Surgical Nurse
Coliseum Northside hospital
01.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gordon State University