Sheri Ballance
Lumberton,TX
Summary
A dedicated RN with 20 years of hands-on experience in delivering compassionate patient care. Proven ability to adapt to diverse healthcare environments, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice. Proven track record of maintaining positive relationships with case managers and providers, consistently achieving desired outcomes through effective people management. Known for remaining polished and calm under extreme stress, ensuring a composed and focused approach to challenges. Holds a Compact Texas Registered Nurse License.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Beaumont, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Utilize back office skills for efficient administrative tasks, including data management, record keeping, and coordination of behind-the-scenes operations
- Provided skilled nursing care and emotional support to patients, promoting their well-being and comfort
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and therapists, to optimize patient outcomes
- Assume leadership responsibilities as the Alternate Branch Director, overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare supervising a team of nurses, LPNs.
RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health and Hospice
09.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Compassion Hospice
Beaumont, TX
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapid changes in conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Riceland Hospice
Beaumont, TX
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to the assigned physician
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on pediatric units, providing direct care, delegating changing conditions.
On call nurse
Heart to Heart Hospice
02.2017 - 05.2018
Alternate Administrator /clinical supervisor
Buckner Hospice Houston and Beaumont
05.2011 - 06.2016
RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health and Hospice
12.2010 - 05.2011
RN Case Manager
Professional Health Care Hospice
03.2007 - 12.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Lamar State College
Port Arthur, TX01.2005
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Lamar State College
Port Arthur, TX01.2003
Skills
- Case Management
- Back office
- Strong Communication Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Inpatient Services
- Patient Admission
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Multitask
- Nursing Assessment
- Medical Terminology
- Determine medical necessity
- Disease process and appropriateness and care needs in the home
- Plan of care support
Accomplishments
Founders Day Employee Recognition of the year award 2015
Educationcertifications
- Associate of Science, Registered Nurse, Lamar State College, Port Arthur, TX, 2005
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, Lamar State College, Port Arthur, TX, 2003
- Conroe High School, Conroe, TX, 1992
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association, Oct 2023 - Oct 2024
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
References
- Diane Ashworth, Hospice SW, 409-658-4040
- Dona Rogers, Hospice SW, 409-656-5921
- Paullette Weldon, 409-781-1211
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
02.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health and Hospice
09.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Compassion Hospice
12.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Riceland Hospice
05.2018 - 05.2019
On call nurse
Heart to Heart Hospice
02.2017 - 05.2018
Alternate Administrator /clinical supervisor
Buckner Hospice Houston and Beaumont
05.2011 - 06.2016
RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health and Hospice
12.2010 - 05.2011
RN Case Manager
Professional Health Care Hospice
03.2007 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Lamar State College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Lamar State College
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