Shari Todd
North Lauderdale
Summary
To obtain an RN position which will offer a variety of challenges and responsibilities where my abilities and skills can be fully utilized. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Licensed
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN School Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Working with Elementary, Middle and High School students ages ranging from 6-18 years old
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student's health and medical information per State and Federal
- Laws
- Record-keeping and compliance with all state health regulations and requirements including reporting immunization status to the region and state
- Monitor compliance of the school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
- Train unlicensed school personnel to administer scheduled medication and epinephrine per the State regulations
- Providing preventive health services to facilitate the student’s optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development
- Identifying problems and disabilities
- Providing services such as case finding, health education, referring, and care in order to help prevent serious health problems which would later be more difficult and costly to address
- Supporting the education process by working to assure the health of the students
- Exemplify, advocate and operationalized the mission, vision and core values of the school
- Develop and maintain accurate student health records, including required immunizations and information on pre-existing medical conditions
- Enhanced student health by implementing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
02.2023 - Current
- Working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric population
- Provide care to psychiatric patients
- Perform triage assessment, psychiatric evaluations, medication administration, psychotherapy and case management
- Provide comprehensive medical-psychiatric care to patients via assessment, planning, evaluation and supervision of therapeutic interactions
- Monitor patient progress and document changes to behavior or health
Detox Nurse
Pines Recovery Life
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked with adolescent and adults
- Monitoring of patients to assess for clinical signs and symptoms
- Administer Medications as ordered
- Provides correct and timely documentation which reflects services provided
- Confers with and assists the Medical Director and the Psychiatrist.
RN Care Manager
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Provides case management through telephonic assessments, care planning, implementation, care coordination, monitoring and evaluation to ensure member receives services and supports required to meet psychosocial, educational and health care needs
- Develops, facilitates, and communicates a plan of care in partnership with the member, his/her significant other, primary caregiver, the primary and attending physicians, and various other providers involved in the member's care
- Initiates utilization review for pre authorization and post service reviews
- Utilizes knowledge of community resources and the member's benefit structure
- Interacts with providers and facilities in a professional, respectful manner
- Recognizes quality of care issues and escalates the issues appropriately
- Assists members with coordination of services from various settings as appropriate
- Complies with all CCSs standards for documentation
- Participates in case rounds
- Participates in on call coverage
- Participates in other meetings as requested
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Behavioral Health Communication Specialist
HCA Healthcare Inc
05.2017 - 05.2022
- I am responsible for timely response to phone calls demonstrating good customer service skills
- I gather information for clinicians to initiate assessments
- Help locate available resources and coordinate information to support patient disposition
- I coordinate with appropriate parties and physicians through the patient response inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process
- I am responsible for tracking and reporting on all key indicators related to calls, assessments, and admissions
- I gather information and develop reports outlining activities including volume, response time, and outcomes
Student Nurse
North Shore Medical Center Miami
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed patient education and care duties on Medical Surgical unit
- Commended by preceptor for efficient time management
- Assessed up to 8 patients per shift and assisted with developing plan of care
- Assisted with patient nutrition and elimination needs
- Implemented low fat, and other diets for 80+ kidney, diabetes, and other patients
- Assisted with patient mobility and transport
- Noted Achievement
- Evaluated by preceptor at 90% for efficiency as well as patient care.
Case Manager
Henderson Mental Health
05.2009 - 06.2017
- Provide service for adults who have severe and persistent mental illness and/or dual diagnosis
- Assist clients in completing forms, and in obtaining emergency funds, transportation, protection and shelter; complete and submit all required documentation, such as progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and monthly reports
- Serve as an advocate for clients in the legal system by attending court hearings and to visit client in jail if in custody
- Crisis Stabilization Unit Screener
Henderson Behavioral Health
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behaviors
- Communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds
- Work flexible hours as required by program and staffing
- Good assessment and communication skills, both written and verbal, knowledge of community resources
- Experience with computer technology (using a computer & PC software to support activities; Windows based programs
Residential Support Tech III
Drug Abuse Foundation
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Supervise clients in a residential facility for their safety and longevity
- Monitor vitals, health, and administer their medications as prescribed
- Initiate social activities to enhance social skills and other mental skills
- Document all customers' progress using comprehensive case notes, complete and submit documentation as needed and kept in case files.
Mental Health Counselor
South Florida Counseling
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Observe mentally ill clients, data entry, aid in teaching daily functioning skills
Education
ADN - Nursing
Atlantis Educational
2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
- CPR
- Communication skills
- Computer operation
- Time management
- Nursing
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Nutrition
- Vital signs
- Case management & social work decision-making, time-management
- Well-developed skills in organization
- Caregiving
- Behavioral health
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Internet others Explorer, Firefox
- Mental health counseling
- Case management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Advocating for Students
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
RN License
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
RN School Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
02.2023 - Current
Detox Nurse
Pines Recovery Life
09.2022 - 01.2023
RN Care Manager
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
05.2022 - 01.2023
Student Nurse
North Shore Medical Center Miami
09.2017 - 09.2019
Behavioral Health Communication Specialist
HCA Healthcare Inc
05.2017 - 05.2022
Henderson Behavioral Health
11.2015 - 05.2017
Case Manager
Henderson Mental Health
05.2009 - 06.2017
Residential Support Tech III
Drug Abuse Foundation
02.2008 - 11.2008
Mental Health Counselor
South Florida Counseling
05.2007 - 02.2008
ADN - Nursing
Atlantis Educational
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science -
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