Sherri Boone
Scottdale,Pa
Summary
Dedicated and experienced registered nurse with 20 years of experience, seeking an opportunity to explore nursing education. Committed to the nursing profession, providing quality nursing care, and passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of nurses..
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse, BSN Expert Level
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2022 - Current
- Pediatric staff nurse on Solid Organ Transplant and Intestinal Care Unit.(7B).
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed care for patients from birth through adulthood.
- Serves as charge nurse when needed.
- Exceptional organizational skills and talents in patient relations, education, and advocacy.
- Extensive experience with children with behavioral, physical, emotional, learning disabilities.
- Helped to educate families and patients about illnesses, treatment plans, and home care.
- Assessed and provided patients and families with appropriate resources and services available. (ex. counseling services, support groups, social work referral, etc.
Nurse Transplant Case Manager
Cigna
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Provides coordination of benefits for patients going through the transplant process
- Extensive utilization review experience
- UM experiences with prior authorizations, inpatient reviews, medications, etc
- Interacts with providers for medical necessity reviews, approvals and denials
- Interacts with customers and provides education to patients and families
- Coordinates plan of care with physicians
- Participates in claim reviews
- Manages several dedicated accounts and meets specific requirements for performance guarantees
- Serves as a team lead backup/resource when TL is unavailable
- Part of multiple committees throughout the transplant department
- Utilization review for PAH medications for Accredo/Express-scripts.
Senior Professional Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2004 - 06.2017
- Pediatric staff nurse on Solid Organ Transplant and Intestinal Care Unit.(7B)
- Weekend Clinical Leader - approximately 2 years
- Managed care for patients from birth through adulthood
- Exceptional organizational skills and talents in patient relations, education, and advocacy.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Long-term Substitute School Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Area School District
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Long-term Substitute School Nurse
- Oversaw comprehensive building level health program for students from K-12
- Worked with teachers, counselors, and administrators to fulfill needs of all students and staff
- Communicated daily with parents regarding the health care of their children.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
Staff Nurse
Westmoreland Regional Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Staff Nurse on Pediatric and Adult Med-Surgical Unit. Also monitored overflow Ob/gyne patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
School Nurse Certification -
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, Pa05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa05.2004
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Time Management
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Leadership
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Family Education
- Mentorship
Licensure and Certification
Licensure:
- RN licensure; License # RN 554339 ; Effective 2/3/2005 - present; PA State Board of Nursing
Certification:
- School Nurse Certification; Effective May 2016; Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN); Certification No: 20141245; Certification Date: 06/09/2014 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025; PNCB Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification; eCard Code 255411379337; Last renewed 7/16/2024. (Adult, Child, Infant); American Heart Association.
Accomplishments
- 2023 Daisy Award Nominee
- 2024 Daisy Award Recipient
- 2024 Frank LeMoyne Award Finalist (This award honors professional nurses that make an outstanding contribution to pediatric nursing at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.)
Activities
- Pennsville Baptist Church Youth Leader
- Southmoreland School District PTA
References
- Lynn A. Belice, MSN, RN, CPN; 7B Unit director, (Work) 412-692-5037
- Melissa Mastorovich, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, FAADN; (Cell) 412-443-8342
- Sharon Stewart, BSN, RN, CPN; (Cell) (412)417-3576
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse, BSN Expert Level
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Transplant Case Manager
Cigna
06.2017 - 08.2022
Long-term Substitute School Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Area School District
02.2016 - 06.2016
Staff Nurse
Westmoreland Regional Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2008
Senior Professional Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2004 - 06.2017
School Nurse Certification -
Cedar Crest College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Pittsburgh
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