Sandra McMillen
Basehor,KS
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Coordinator RN with extensive experience at VNA Home Health, excelling in care planning and clinical leadership. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and compliance through effective training and mentorship. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient education, fostering strong relationships to optimize care outcomes.
Professional clinical care provider with extensive experience in managing patient care and coordinating medical services. Known for strong team collaboration and delivering results in fast-paced healthcare environments. Reliable and flexible, adapting seamlessly to changing needs while maintaining focus on patient care and staff support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
VNA Home Health
Kansas City, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure continuity and quality of services delivered in home health settings.
- Assisted in developing and implementing protocols for clinical best practices among nursing staff.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on company policies and patient management systems.
Clinical Manager/Case Man
Midland Care Connection
Topeka, KS
04.2020 - 01.2025
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented protocols to improve clinical outcomes.
- Mentored staff on best practices in patient management and documentation.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Sunshine Home Healh
Shawnee, KS
12.2016 - 04.2020
- Organized scheduling for nursing visits, optimizing resource allocation to improve service efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient care documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs and enhance overall care delivery.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly; provided feedback on areas requiring growth or improvement; rewarded achievements accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication and education on treatment options.
- Prioritized urgent/emergency situations appropriately while also balancing routine care needs of patients.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Kansas City, MO
11.2008 - 09.2016
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care quality.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients, providing timely interventions as needed.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and medication usage.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12-1996
Skills
- Nursing management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical assessment
- Care planning
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Clinical education
- Physical assessments
- Informed consent
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
VNA Home Health
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Manager/Case Man
Midland Care Connection
04.2020 - 01.2025
Clinical Coordinator RN
Sunshine Home Healh
12.2016 - 04.2020
Staff Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
11.2008 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College