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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
2023.01 - 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
2005.06 - 2023.01
  • 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
1996.01 - 2005.06
  • 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, WV

Nursing

Southern Community And Technical College
Logan, WV
05.2005

LPN - Nursing

Garnet Career Center
Charleston, WV
11.1995

High School Diploma -

South Charleston High School
South Charleston, WV
06.1976

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
2023.01 - Current

SF SNU RN Supervisor

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
2005.06 - 2023.01

Staff LPN

Saint Francis Hospital
1996.01 - 2005.06

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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