Gail Shiroky
Brunswick,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, recognized for achieving a 5-star status in hospice care. Proven ability to lead a large team, ensuring high standards of culturally competent care and operational excellence. Strong background in clinical management, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Administrator/Director of Clinical Services
Hospice of the Golden Isles
Brunswick, GA
11.2008 - Current
- Direct oversight of the care of a large population of terminally ill patients
- Led the Hospice to a 5 star status along with receiving Hospice Honor’s Elite status based on customer satisfaction.
- Managed staffing for approximately 80 employees, ensuring optimal coverage and support for patient care.
- Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance.
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal end of life care.
- Facilitated an ongoing assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Directed HR operations, ensuring accurate maintenance of HR files, and managed recruitment, coaching, and terminations.
- Initiation of the EMR system including staff training
- Created an orientation program that equipped new hires with essential knowledge and resources.
- Oversaw IT infrastructure and systems, facilitating seamless technology integration for patient services.
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured the facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Conducted pricing negotiations with vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement of needed resources.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Staff Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, GA
08.2004 - 11.2008
- CCU, telemetry, maternity, radiation oncology, float pool nurse delivering quality care in a hospital setting.
- Provided comprehensive chronic patient care in med-surg unit, managing medication, wound care, and monitoring for 8 patients per shift.
- Coordinated post-operative patient care through discharge, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
- Created and executed individualized nursing care plans to address patient needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to ensure appropriate care for neonatal and adult patients.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Office Nurse
Margaret Goodman, MD OB/GYN
Brunswick, GA
01.2000 - 08.2004
- Assisting physician with patient care, scheduling and obtaining precertification for surgical procedures.
- Educated patients in prenatal care to optimize patient/infant outcomes.
- Assisted in preparing patients for gynecological examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and treatment options.
- Managed patient intake and updated medical records to enhance accuracy and accessibility of patient information.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-up reminders to improve patient adherence and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Ensured that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
Infusion Nurse
Option Care
Brunswick, GA
11.1992 - 01.2000
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients in need of infusion therapy.
- Achieved certification in picc line placement to ensure safe and effective patient treatment.
- Case managing care of home patients requiring IV therapies.
- Educated patients on infusion procedures and medication management for better understanding.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Updated insurance case managers on medical necessity of therapies, developed comprehensive patient care plans including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses to ensure appropriate treatment
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment to support seamless infusion operations
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols in all infusion processes.
- Developed Synagist program to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes
Staff Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, GA
08.1991 - 11.1992
- Delivered specialized care in critical care, telemetry, and maternity settings., radiation oncology, float pool nurse delivering quality care in a hospital setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans to address patient needs and improve health outcomes.
- Managed chronic patient care in med-surg unit, overseeing medication administration, wound care, and patient monitoring for 8 patients per shift.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Provided primary care services to patients., assessment and evaluation of neonatal and patients.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and documented clinical trial participant progress to ensure safety and efficacy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
University of Texas- Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA05-1991
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Acute care expertise
- Palliative care philosophy
- Intravenous therapy knowledge
- Treatment management
- Care coordination
- Chart documentation
- Compliance training
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Program management
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Conflict management
- Bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
National Certification- CHPN- Hospice Palliative Care Certified Nurse
Affiliations
- Hospice Nursing and Palliative Care (HPNA)
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
- Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (GHPCO)
Timeline
Patient Care Administrator/Director of Clinical Services
Hospice of the Golden Isles
11.2008 - Current
Staff Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
08.2004 - 11.2008
Office Nurse
Margaret Goodman, MD OB/GYN
01.2000 - 08.2004
Infusion Nurse
Option Care
11.1992 - 01.2000
Staff Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
08.1991 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
University of Texas- Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia