Heather Sheridan
Sopchoppy
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care, satisfaction and successful interdisciplinary team approach. Offering years of experience in different areas of nursing including Acute Care, Home Health, Hospice, and Leadership. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership, mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Eden Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2023 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Provide In-Service's to ensure education provided if trending issues are arising.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Track pacemaker interrogation reports as well as perform pacemaker interrogations for residents using remote tele-health system.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Assisted in developing new documentation strategies to improve nurse work flow.
- Assisted in developing multiple different auditing tools to improve adequate charting and monitoring on a weekly basis.
- Assisted in developing audits for narcotic wastes to ensure frequent monitoring for signs of potential diversion within facility.
- Perform Risk Management duties that include investigating and trending all incident reports.
- Reporting Adverse Events and investigate entirety of incident.
Nursing Unit Manager
Eden Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Completed Audits to maintain state and federal guidelines.
- Worked closely with IDT to collaborate frequently on short term care rehab patients in order to maximize patient and facility outcomes.
- Assist with nurses on units to ensure support offered.
- Review Lab results daily and ensure abnormal results relayed to physician.
- Review new orders to ensure proper input and scheduling of medications.
- Review nurse charting to ensure proper and complete documentation performed.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Big Bend Hospice
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current hospice services through regular audits and feedback from patients, families, and staff.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding treatment options, preserving dignity in their final days.
- Provided direct nursing care when necessary, ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients facing terminal illness.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in hospice case management and end-of-life care.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by actively participating regular team meetings focused on individual patient needs.
- Improved family satisfaction by providing compassionate support and regular communication on patient progress.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' conditions and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
- Mentored new nurses in the field of hospice case management, contributing to a skilled workforce dedicated to quality end-of-life care.
- Supported bereaved families through grief counseling resources and post-mortem follow-up calls, demonstrating genuine compassion during times of loss.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare facilities to expand referral networks for hospice services.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Home Health Registered Nurse
NHC Home Care
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Performed infusions, wound care, port access/de-access, sterile catheterizations, tracheostomy care, perform/maintain PleurX catheter drainage system for pleural effusions, performing sterile procedures/dressing changes such as LVAD Driveline and PICC lines.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
TMH ER
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures as well as ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Following Emergency Room Physician orders in timely and efficient manner in the best interest of the patient.
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Seniors First Healthcare Center - CRMC
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to diverse populations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients built on trust, empathy, respect, resulting in increased patient adherence to treatment plans recommendations from their healthcare providers.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare team members, ensuring timely updates on patient progress and treatment plans.
- Provided high-quality care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease through regular monitoring and medication management.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for patients'' needs.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures as well as ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing
Tallahassee12.2015
High School Diploma -
Wakulla High School
Crawfordville05.2011
Skills
- Nursing Management
- Case Management
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Education
- Clinical Leadership
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Process Improvement
- Clinical Documentation
- Leadership and Guidance
- Nurse Education and Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Effective Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Supervision
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Eden Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2023 - Current
Nursing Unit Manager
Eden Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Big Bend Hospice
08.2018 - 08.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse
NHC Home Care
02.2018 - 08.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
TMH ER
01.2017 - 02.2018
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Seniors First Healthcare Center - CRMC
06.2016 - 01.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Wakulla High School
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