Cheryl Barker
Saint Albans,WV
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact patient care and growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SF SNU Director
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
01.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversee operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
SF SNU RN Supervisor
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
06.2005 - 01.2023
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
Staff LPN
Saint Francis Hospital
01.1996 - 06.2005
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
West Virginia State University
Institute, WVNursing
Southern Community And Technical College
Logan, WV05.2005
LPN - Nursing
Garnet Career Center
Charleston, WV11.1995
High School Diploma -
South Charleston High School
South Charleston, WV06.1976
Skills
- Staff Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Rules and Regulations
- Budget Management
Timeline
SF SNU Director
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
01.2023 - Current
SF SNU RN Supervisor
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
06.2005 - 01.2023
Staff LPN
Saint Francis Hospital
01.1996 - 06.2005
No Degree - Criminal Justice
West Virginia State University
Nursing
Southern Community And Technical College
LPN - Nursing
Garnet Career Center
High School Diploma -
South Charleston High School
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