CHERYL ELSLAGER
Registered Nurse BSN
Seneca,USA
Summary
A dedicated, detail-oriented professional with over 25 years of experience in both acute and chronic patient care, case management, staff education and supervisory/leadership roles. Successful at multitasking and always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and timelines. Consistently maintains a positive attitude and motivation to learn, teach and mentor other nurses. My skills, dependability and work ethic would be an asset to your organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Clinical Manager
Clarion Forest VNA
07.2022 - Current
- Managed the delivery of nursing services and patient care to meet quality, clinical and utilization standards as well as performance
- Knowledge of Insurances, Managed Care, and Medicare/Medicaid COP's
- Provided guidance, supervision, and leadership to staff while encouraging team work and collaboration
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback
Triage Nurse/ On-Call
Clarion Forest VNA
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Skilled at multi-tasking and triaging Home Health, Hospice and Palliative calls according to the clinical/non clinical nature and urgency.
- Collaborated with the physician to receive orders and carry them out.
- Instructed on meds, equipment, disease processes, symptom management and care of the pt
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Direct patient care given when visits were needed
Hospice Nurse Educator
Clarion Forest VNA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive hospice nurse orientation program covering all aspects of hospice care, guidelines and requirements
- Instructed on the interpersonal, communication skills needed as a hospice nurse
Hospice and Palliative Case Manager
Clarion Forest VNA
07.2010 - 01.2017
- Managed a caseload of patients with palliative/hospice care needs, providing disease process education and skilled assessment and symptom management for the relief of pain and suffering
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
UPMC Northwest
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Provide direct patient care for individuals receiving chemotherapy and other intravenous medications.
- Managed central venous and peripheral access devices for therapeutic drug administration and for blood draws.
Hospice and Palliative Case Manager
Venango VNA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed caseload of patients to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
ICU Nurse
UPMC Northwest
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Vital signs, IV skills, lab draws, ACLS Certifieed, catheterization, diagnostic test, critical thinking, attention to details, communication
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Clarion Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical and surgical specialties.
Skilled Unit
Sugarcreek Station Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Education
BSN -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA2008
ASN - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA1998
Skills
- Patient Flow
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Payroll Administration
- Team Meetings
- Office Procedures
- Medical Procedure Knowledge
- Unit Leadership
- Medicare Compliance
Websites
Additional Information
BLS Certification
Experienced in Gmail, Google Drive, Google spreadsheets, Google documents,
Power Point, Microsoft Word
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Home Health Clinical Manager
Clarion Forest VNA
07.2022 - Current
Triage Nurse/ On-Call
Clarion Forest VNA
01.2019 - 07.2022
Hospice Nurse Educator
Clarion Forest VNA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Hospice and Palliative Case Manager
Clarion Forest VNA
07.2010 - 01.2017
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
UPMC Northwest
01.2008 - 07.2010
Hospice and Palliative Case Manager
Venango VNA
01.2006 - 01.2008
ICU Nurse
UPMC Northwest
01.2001 - 01.2006
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Clarion Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Skilled Unit
Sugarcreek Station Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.1999
BSN -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
ASN - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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