Jennifer Sherman
Fort Loramie
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 15 years of experience in healthcare operations. Skilled in quality assurance, effective communication, and team collaboration, contributing to improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency in surgical settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Kettering Medical Center
Kettering
03.2019 - Current
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures, created business proformas for new service lines, and coordinating reports for 24 inpatient surgical suites.
- Actively participated in quality assurance programs focusing on patient outcomes through Press Ganey.
- Participated in the start up of a new health care facility with 5 inpatient surgical suites in Troy, OH.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare standards, in accordance with ACHC, AORN, ASPAN, AAMI, and ANSI, CLSO, and OSHA.
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance workflow and foster team collaboration, improving overall efficiency.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess staff competency, identifying training needs to enhance team skills and patient care quality.
- Created monthly reports summarizing unit activity including staffing patterns, patient outcomes, safety data.
- Ensured that all regulatory requirements were met or exceeded by the nursing staff, including CMS, ODH, ACHC, and OSHA regulatory bodies.
- Conducted in-service training sessions for nurses and non-nursing staff on new techniques, equipment and protocols.
- Reviewed incident reports related to clinical operations and implemented corrective action plans to address issues and improve patient safety.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored patient care quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with established standards for First case on time starts, Turn around times, Case length accuracy, OR and block utilization, surgical site infections, and position control.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Resolved conflicts between patients, families and staff members in a timely manner.
- Provided leadership support for the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation and discipline of multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Reviewed contracted and non-contracted supplies and instrumentation for all surgical specialties.
- Developed and maintained nursing policies and procedures.
- Initiated cost containment strategies while maintaining high standards of care.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Co-founded Laser Safety committee, and policy.
- Sustained Laser Safety certification by completing required training and evaluations.
Surgery Operations Coordination Manager
Lima Memorial Hospital
Lima
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed daily operations, including budgeting, personnel management, and customer service for 22 surgical suites, 1 hybrid, and 2 GI suites.
- Participated in Meditech 6.15 EMR and Kronos, (UKG), time and attendance builds.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure adherence to company standards, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.
- Developed training materials for new staff, facilitating effective onboarding and ensuring compliance with operational protocols.
- Organized community health events to promote hospital services and patient education.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies, ensuring timely availability to support uninterrupted surgical operations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations related to coordination activities, including the Joint Commission.
Care Facilitator
Bon Secours Hospital, Saint Rita's
Lima
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Provided patient care regarding the admission process, in accordance with the Medicare Inpatient only list, and assisted in 100% reimbursement for procedures in 2014.
- Executed utilization review tasks, ensuring accurate assessments for effective patient care.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Verified documentation meticulously to prevent errors affecting care delivery and reimbursement.
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Bon Secours Hospital, Saint Rita's
Lima
05.2005 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare operating room for procedures.
- Assessed patient's condition pre-operatively and post-operatively, monitored vital signs, and provided necessary care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in surgical care, improving team readiness for circulating and scrubbing surgical cases.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex patient cases effectively.
- Assisted in developing and implementing nursing care plans for patients.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, contributing to achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History - Theology
Christendom College
Front Royal, VA05.1997
Skills
- Patient care management
- Patient assessment
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Staff training
Certification
RN.297624, Ohio Nursing Board, issued 8.22.01
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Kettering Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Surgery Operations Coordination Manager
Lima Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2019
Care Facilitator
Bon Secours Hospital, Saint Rita's
08.2010 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Bon Secours Hospital, Saint Rita's
05.2005 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Bachelor of Arts - History - Theology
Christendom College