Sharon Stricker
Shawnee
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Discharge Coordinator
University Health-Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
07.2005 - Current
- Coordinates discharge of infant’s from NICU with other disciplines
- Coordinates follow-up appointments
- Initiates and arranges home health referrals
- Provides newborn teaching to parent’s
- Monitors state screens and follow up of abnormal results
- Responsible for daily NICU acuity and daily device record
- Promotes a collaborative environment among colleagues for efficient coordination across departments involved in the discharge process
- Identifies and refers patients to social work department for additional coverage and services.
- Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and various healthcare professionals to facilitate open communication throughout the treatment process.
- Communicates with referral providers and receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals.
Maternal- Child Home Health Coordinator
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
Kansas City, MO
03.2003 - 06.2005
- Initiated home health referrals for antepartum, postpartum, well baby and NICU discharges
- Verifies insurance coverage for home health visit
- Coordinated visits with home health agencies
- Collaborated with other nursing professionals arranging follow up appointments
PRN Nurse
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
Kansas City, MO
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Coordinated and managed care of clients with duties divided among various inpatient and clinic settings including: Antepartum-GYN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, OB-GYN Clinic, GYN Specialty Clinic, and Hospital Hill Medical Pavilion Clinic.
- PRN Intake Coordinator – Women’s Care Center
- Provided education and resources to new obstetrical patients, evaluated for low birth weight risk factors, and made appropriate referrals to the Partners For A Healthy Delivery Program.
Staff Nurse-Antepartum-GYN
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
Kansas City, MO
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Coordinated and managed care of antepartum, gynecological, post-partum and medical-surgical patients
PRN Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
Kansas City, MO
12.1999 - 06.2000
- Provided total patient care to acutely ill neonates in a Level III nursery
Staff Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
Kansas City, MO
05.1991 - 08.1999
- Provided total patient care to acutely ill neonates in a Level III nursery and attended deliveries with physician or NNP
- Charge Nurse Experience and Co-Chairman of the Quality Assurance Committee
Customer Service Representative
Homedco
West Hartford, CT
02.1990 - 02.1991
- Responsible for intake and coordination of home IV therapy referrals
Travel/Staff Nurse-Medical-Surgical Unit
Circulating Nurses
Malden, MA
06.1989 - 01.1990
- Provided total patient care to medical-surgical patients
Staff Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
02.1987 - 05.1989
- Provided total patient care to acutely ill neonates in a Level II nursery
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Kansas City12.1998
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
12.1986
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family support
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking and organization
HONORS
Sigma Theta Tau-Honor Society
Timeline
NICU Discharge Coordinator
University Health-Truman Medical Center
07.2005 - Current
Maternal- Child Home Health Coordinator
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
03.2003 - 06.2005
PRN Nurse
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
03.2002 - 03.2003
Staff Nurse-Antepartum-GYN
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
06.2000 - 03.2002
PRN Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
12.1999 - 06.2000
Staff Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
05.1991 - 08.1999
Customer Service Representative
Homedco
02.1990 - 02.1991
Travel/Staff Nurse-Medical-Surgical Unit
Circulating Nurses
06.1989 - 01.1990
Staff Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Good Samaritan Medical Center
02.1987 - 05.1989
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri