Sharon A Hunsberger MSN RN
Bloomingdale,USA
Summary
Healthcare educator with a background in pharmaceutical and medical sales. Skilled in setting strategic goals and exceeding expectations. Cultivates relationships with clients and delivers educational content to healthcare staff through effective presentations. Advocates for patient care and demonstrates a strong commitment to the medical field.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Outcomes Specialist
Ascension Borgess
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with regional hospitals, EMS providers, Emergency Departments, and Physicians to enhance care coordination for STEMI patients
- Facilitated educational initiatives to improve care strategies for STEMI patients, resulting in better patient outcomes
- Provided education and support on the transfer of patients.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to streamline reimbursement processes and ensure timely patient transfers.
- Facilitated collaboration among healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Borgess Health
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Provides services for Consulting and auditing for National Coverage Determinations on indications for internal
- Cardiac defibrillators and Permanent Pacemakers, according to CMS guidelines.
- Provides Abstracting services for Chest Pain Accreditation with adding information in ACD Performance Tool.
- Abstracts information on Heart Catherizations for ACC/NCDR
CARDIOVASCULAR NURSE CONSULTANT
AstraZeneca/Publicis Touchpoint Solutions
Southwest Michigan
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensure the organization adheres to regulatory, legal, and compliance policies.
- Facilitate learning for healthcare professionals and pharmacy personnel on the importance of oral anti-platelet therapy.
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical representatives to promote OAPs.
- Fostered relationships with prospective clients in healthcare industry, expanding outreach and collaboration opportunities.
- Provide education and discuss product side effects.
- Research content and conduct presentations.
- Promoted innovative medicines in a global biopharmaceutical organization.
RN/CHARGE NURSE- CARDIOVASCULAR LABORATORY
Borgess Medical Center
Kalamazoo, MI
01.1995 - 01.2015
- Monitored patients in the cardiovascular lab, set up equipment, recorded diagnostics, and assessed patients during medical procedures.
- Ensured proper functionality and safety of medical equipment for patient procedures.
- Assisted in implementing and following cardiac research protocols in clinical settings.
- Administered intravenous and oral medications.
- Attended to patient needs during cardiac studies, facilitating cardiac catheterization, stent placements, pacemaker placements, intra-aortic balloon pump insertions, and electrophysiology procedures.
- Administered sedation and intravenous medications to patients prior to procedures.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care and rehabilitation support, to improve patient outcomes.
RN/CHARGE NURSE- CARDIAC TELEMETRY STEP DOWN UNIT
Borgess Medical Center
Kalamazoo, MI
01.1981 - 01.1996
- Coordinated departmental activities and operations, effectively addressing patient care issues to enhance service delivery.
- Led team by guiding and supporting staff in daily operations.
- Provided leadership for staff.
- Managed comprehensive care for cardiac patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and improving patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
BaltimoreAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
KalamazooSkills
- IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation oversight
- Cardiac medication management
- Cardiac therapy administration
- Cardiac patient support
- Cardiac risk assessments
- Charting
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Charting documentation
- Patient communication
- Records management
- Medical evaluation
- Cardiac procedure coordination
- Analytical thinking
- Acute coronary management
- Cardiac outcomes improvement
- Medical record management
- Professional bedside manner
- Cardiac patient evaluation
Accomplishments
- Key in driving company national ranking from 121 in April 2015 to 47 in February 2016.
- Grew market share 4.7% from March 2015 to March 2016.
- Exceed sales goals within one year of holding position.
- Developed nursing care plans for patients.
- Initiated the process for Prior Authorization Team for Anti-platelet therapy for patients after DES interventions, resulting in the establishment of Meds to Beds at Borgess Hospital.
- Supervised staff in a 48-bed unit.
- Work Redesign Team Leader.
Affiliations
- Michigan Nursing Association
- American Heart Association
- Career Ladder Team for the Cardiovascular Technologists | Borgess Hospital
- Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses | Borgess Hospital
- Sigma Theta Tau International- Phi Nu Chapter
Certification
- Advanced Care Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse, State of Michigan
Awards
Borgess Service of Excellence, Burton Upjohn Award, Nurse of the Year
Timeline
Cardiac Outcomes Specialist
Ascension Borgess
01.2018 - 01.2022
Borgess Health
08.2016 - 08.2018
CARDIOVASCULAR NURSE CONSULTANT
AstraZeneca/Publicis Touchpoint Solutions
03.2015 - 06.2016
RN/CHARGE NURSE- CARDIOVASCULAR LABORATORY
Borgess Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2015
RN/CHARGE NURSE- CARDIAC TELEMETRY STEP DOWN UNIT
Borgess Medical Center
01.1981 - 01.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University