CHERRY McCLELLAND, RN, BSN
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Patient-oriented Clinical Supervisor with seeking to bring talent and expertise to growing organization. Skilled in developing programs to improve nurse and staff competencies and patient outcomes. Accomplished in helping set high professional performance standards leading to delivery of high-quality services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Clinical Director
Ahava Hospice
Westfield, Indiana
01.2024 - Current
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Conducted interviews and hired new clinicians.
- Educated patients on their treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle changes.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance through regular meetings and assessments.
- Monitored patient progress, ensuring quality care was provided.
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and services.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations related to clinical services.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Recruited individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for helping others, effectively building exceptionally gifted team of personnel.
- Utilized active listening and interpersonal communication skills to build professional relationships with patients, clinical staff and other stakeholders.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
Traveling Hospice RN Case Manager
Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, plan of care changes, or discharge planning.
- Provided emotional support for both terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and emotional needs of hospice patients.
- Facilitated communication between families and health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Developed individualized care plans for hospice patients based on their specific needs.
- Provided education and support to family members of hospice patients regarding end-of-life care.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
Hospice Case Manager
Paradigm Health
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, plan of care changes, or discharge planning.
- Provided emotional support for both terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with community resources to provide additional support services for hospice patients and families.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and emotional needs of hospice patients.
- Facilitated communication between families and health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
Inpatient Case Manager
IU Health University Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Effectively planned and coordinated patient admission to discharge plan by working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
- Ensured that patient assigned appropriate level of care and services post-discharge
- Offered regular and quality contact with clients to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and meet individual needs
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care
RN Palliative Care Coordinator
IU Health Physicians
08.2018 - 02.2022
- IU Methodist Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, 625 staffed beds
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Hospice RN Case Manager
Great Lakes Caring Hospice, Caring
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Effectively case managed 32 patients and families
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers
Home Health On-Call RN
Great Lakes Caring Home Care
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Served Census area of over 300 patients as sole on call nurse
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings, such as wound care, medication management and IV antibiotic treatment and patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Home Health Assistant Director Clinical Services
VNS At St. Francis Home Care
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Assisted Director of Home Health Care services in all aspects of overseeing care for patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services
- Oasis and 485 review for accuracy
- Quality/QAPI initiatives
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse
Hancock Regional Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2010
- Worked at 71 bed regional hospital with one Medical surgical floor. All patients who were not critical, including pediatric patients were on medical surgical floor. 1:8 ratio.
- Transitioned from LPN to ASN, RN
- Transitioned from Medical Surgical unit to Orthopedic inpatient rehabilitation unit, then to PACU and ambulatory same day surgery.
- Provided care in Medical-Surgical areas, Ambulatory surgery, PACU, and Inpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation Units.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Prepped and prepared patients for surgery, and cared for post acute surgical patients with PALS and ACLS certifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN12.2008
LPN - Nursing Practice
Ivy Tech College of Richmond
Richmond, IN05-2002
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical leadership
- Effective communication
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Staff development
- Outcome measurement
- Resource coordination
- Developing training programs
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical quality improvement
- Quality improvement
- Clinical education
- Successful collaboration with long term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals and home care agencies
- Patient and family advocacy
- Independent and Autonomous
- Team Player
- Mentor and motivational supporter to team
Affiliations
HPNA-Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association member NHPNA-National Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association member
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Hospice Clinical Director
Ahava Hospice
01.2024 - Current
Traveling Hospice RN Case Manager
Cross Country Healthcare
08.2023 - 12.2023
Hospice Case Manager
Paradigm Health
10.2022 - 11.2023
Inpatient Case Manager
IU Health University Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022
RN Palliative Care Coordinator
IU Health Physicians
08.2018 - 02.2022
Hospice RN Case Manager
Great Lakes Caring Hospice, Caring
01.2016 - 08.2018
Home Health On-Call RN
Great Lakes Caring Home Care
02.2014 - 12.2016
Home Health Assistant Director Clinical Services
VNS At St. Francis Home Care
11.2011 - 10.2013
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse
Hancock Regional Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Richmond, Indiana
LPN - Nursing Practice
Ivy Tech College of Richmond