Sharon Smith Farr
Crestview
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 18 years in delivering high-quality patient care across multiple environments. Skilled in clinical data analysis and effective advocacy to support patient recovery. Focused on ensuring patients comprehend their health conditions and treatment plans for optimal recovery outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic and Spine Nurse Navigator
HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Fort Walton Beach
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated the transition of care for patients, surgeons, and staff from perioperative to recovery.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Ensure patient readiness and understanding of procedure protocols and recovery guidelines.
- Identified improvement strategies to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Initiated contact with patients and families to establish rapport. with patients and family to build rapport.
- Compiled and assessed clinical data to inform development of value-based care models.
Sepsis Nurse Navigator
Bon Secours Mercy Health
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Promoted self-management strategies to achieve individualized treatment goals, optimizing health outcomes for patients.
- Coordinated timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care, and enhance continuity of care.
- Educated individuals on health system navigation and patient rights, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Developed educational materials that enhanced patient outreach programs and improved health literacy.
- Establish collaborations with local agencies and organizations to strengthen patient care assistance and educational initiatives.
- Analyzed data and assessed outcomes to propose actionable recommendations for process refinement.
Case Manager of Home Health
Bon Secours Mercy Health
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to align with client needs and goals.
- Evaluated and resolved individuals’ home care requirements by conducting thorough assessments and analyzing documentation.
- Integrated services with various agencies, community organizations, and healthcare professionals to optimize benefits provided to clients.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment strategies for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and treatments to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Documented comprehensive records of patient vital signs, behaviors, and conditions to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting guidelines.
- Coordinated procurement of medical equipment and supplies, ensuring timely delivery to meet patient care requirements.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Coordinated and assessed nursing care for surgical patients during perioperative experience, ensuring quality and patient safety.
- Led team of nurses and nursing assistants as charge nurse in fast-paced perioperative environment, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
- Evaluated and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery following surgery center protocols and specific patient requirements.
- Collaborated with operating room manager to enhance patient satisfaction and ensure timely arrivals for procedures.
- Assisted with medical procedures by preparing patients for anesthesia and monitoring their recovery. with anesthesiology for patient preparation and postoperative recovery.
- Administered conscious sedation medication per established guidelines and physician directives.
Monitored patient condition post-sedation to ensure safety and comfort.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Baptist Easley Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Coordinated care for 4-8 patients while delivering bedside treatments, IV therapy, and wound care, ensuring quality and timely patient outcomes.
- Assessed hemodynamic variances to recognize potential signs of life-threatening complications.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to enhance comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Supervised nursing team, delegating patient assignments and managing duty allocations to optimize workflow and patient care delivery.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
AnMed Health
11.2009 - 10.2015
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment. Reported any changes in condition to attending physician.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood/blood product transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered care for 4-8 patients at once through effective bedside treatments, IV therapy, and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to implement patient-centered care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Supervised nursing team and delegated patient assignments, ensuring efficient care delivery and team accountability.
- Conducted training for new nursing staff on hospital policies to ensure adherence.
Precepted senior nursing students, providing guidance and support during clinical rotations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville technical college
Greenville, SCBachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlian College of Nursing
Addison, ILSkills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Chronic care management
- Clinical data analysis
- Care resource management
- EMR documentation
- Task and time management skills
- Cross-disciplinary communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient care navigation
- Rapport building
Timeline
Orthopedic and Spine Nurse Navigator
HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Sepsis Nurse Navigator
Bon Secours Mercy Health
12.2024 - 07.2025
Case Manager of Home Health
Bon Secours Mercy Health
06.2021 - 12.2024
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
01.2017 - 06.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Baptist Easley Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2017
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
AnMed Health
11.2009 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville technical college
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlian College of Nursing