Sharlene Dering
Carriere,MS
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Highland Community Hospital
03.2019 - Current
- Assessed patients medical condition to navigate to correct level of care.
- Coordinated with various insurance companies to assure any clinical procedures, tests, or physician notes have been forwarded to insurances.
- Assisted social worker with clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Daily reviews of patient charts to ensure level of care is correcct.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Highland Community Hospital
03.2019 - Current
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
Infection Preventionist
Slidell Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 03.2019
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Oversaw committees, investigations and surveillance focused on preventing Ebola outbreaks.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Charity Delgado School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12.2000
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Case Manager
Highland Community Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Highland Community Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Slidell Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Charity Delgado School of Nursing
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