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Cheryl Hales

Williamsport,PA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in OB/GYN, Home Health, Triage Nursing and Home Care Coordination. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations. Significant impact made by implementing proactive health management measures in prior roles.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Coordinator

Albright Life Services
Williamsport , PA
03.2021 - Current
  • Represented the organization at community events such as health fairs or seminars focused on home health issues .
  • Developed and implemented care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and clients' families.
  • Monitored and evaluated staff performance, providing feedback and coaching for development.
  • Monitored patient condition, progress, and safety by conducting regular visits and assessments.
  • Scheduled appointments with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other health care providers as needed.

Triage Nurse

UPMC Susquehanna: Williamsport Regional Medical Center
Williamsport, PA
03.2016 - 02.2021
  • Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
  • Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Instructed patients on self-care techniques, medications, diet plans, disease processes.

Home Health Nurse

Susquehanna Health
Williamsport, PA
06.2004 - 06.2015
  • Monitored vital signs and symptoms, adjusting care plans as necessary.
  • Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.

Registered Nurse

Susquehanna Health
Williamsport, PA
06.2004 - 06.2007
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
02-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania College of Technology
2004

Skills

  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Patient care assessment
  • Analytical thinking
  • Patient education

Affiliations

BLS Certification

Timeline

Home Care Coordinator

Albright Life Services
03.2021 - Current

Triage Nurse

UPMC Susquehanna: Williamsport Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 02.2021

Home Health Nurse

Susquehanna Health
06.2004 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse

Susquehanna Health
06.2004 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania College of Technology

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