Heather Sumrall
Shubuta,MS
Summary
Dedicated, passionate and Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, care coordination and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in various areas including MDS/ Case Management, geriatrics, inpatient psychiatric, emergency / trauma nursing, community health, pediatrics and obstetrics. Professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
MDS Coordinator/ Case Manager/ Unit Manager
Pine View Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - Current
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Managed system for secure storage, transmission and manipulation of clinical data.
- Worked with programming to coordinate Study Data Tabulation Model maps.
- Built complex data analysis reports and provided timely feedback to stakeholders.
- Enforced strict data validation rules to maintain accuracy and completeness of clinical data.
- Created data management plans and provided input on study designs.
- Developed comprehensive data dictionary for efficient and accurate data tracking.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
- Minimized manual system errors with streamlined data entry process.
- Collaborated with medical teams to create uniform standards for clinical data reporting.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Followed CMS guidelines when reviewing data
- Idc 10 coding
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)/ ED
Ochsner Rush H.C. Watkins Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery following surgical procedures
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Performed applicable laboratory tests and communicated results to medical team
- Coordinated patient care in medical surgery unity including for 12 patients per shift (medication administration, wound care, etc.)
- Monitored patient progress and determined appropriate lab tests; interpreted lab results
- Provided high-quality treatment to low-income and indigent patient community
- Monitored and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
- Accurately recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Delegated nursing staff duties
- Followed infection control procedures to decrease spread of diseases
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Care Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Meridian, MS
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
School Nurse
Quitman Consolidated School District
08.2013 - 10.2018
- Provides high-quality care for students during the school day within a middle school and high school environment
- Responsible for communicating with students, staff and parents regarding health
- Addresses health care needs of students ages 11-18
- Organizes and maintains on all student patients and office visits when appropriate
- Cares for students with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
East Mississippi State Hospital
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and supervision for patients with mental illnesses
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Student Nurse/RN-PRN
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2008
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Tested glucose and administered injections
- Collaborated with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure high-quality patient care
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output levels
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine pertinent patient care
- Responsible for recording patient vital measurements including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Accurately and efficiently documented elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Recorded applicable patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS01.2015
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS01.2005
Skills
- Patient care and assessment
- Independent task manager
- Quick-learner
- Medication administration
- HIPPA compliance
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Exceptional critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of research-based practices
- Care Planning
- Data Entry
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Mississippi Board of Nursing, Jackson, MS
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Certified in ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
Timeline
MDS Coordinator/ Case Manager/ Unit Manager
Pine View Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - Current
Care Manager
Amedisys Home Health
10.2022 - 03.2023
School Nurse
Quitman Consolidated School District
08.2013 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)/ ED
Ochsner Rush H.C. Watkins Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
East Mississippi State Hospital
01.2006 - 03.2008
Student Nurse/RN-PRN
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Mississippi University for Women
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Meridian Community College
- Registered Nurse, Mississippi Board of Nursing, Jackson, MS
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Certified in ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
Phone
(601) 410-4809
References
Available upon request
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