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
Charleston, WV
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
Charleston, WV
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
Charleston, WV
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