Sherrie Bennett
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in emergency nursing, palliative care, and end of life specialties.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Room
Baptist Medical Center-North
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Effectively managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of quality care possible.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, triaging, and treating patients in a high-volume emergency room setting.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Director of Professional Services
ProMedica Hospice fka Heartland Hospice
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Director of Admissions
Community Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Manager of Hospital Admissions
Community Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
- Mentored new nurses in the field of hospice case management, contributing to a skilled workforce dedicated to quality end-of-life care.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in hospice case management and end-of-life care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in more accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Lead Hospital Admissions RN
Community Hospice & Palliative Care
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
- Mentored new nurses in the field of hospice case management, contributing to a skilled workforce dedicated to quality end-of-life care.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for optimal end-of-life care.
Emergency Department RN
St. Vincent’s Medical Center-Riverside
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Effectively managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of quality care possible.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, triaging, and treating patients in a high-volume emergency room setting.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Hospital Admissions RN/Liaison RN
Community Hospice of NEFL
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for optimal end-of-life care.
Triage Runner RN
Community Hospice of NEFL
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
Emergency Department RN
Orange Park Medical Center
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) -
05.2017
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (RN) -
08.2008
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- End of life care
- Palliative Care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
RN, Emergency Room - Baptist Medical Center-North
05.2022 - Current
Director of Professional Services - ProMedica Hospice fka Heartland Hospice
11.2020 - 05.2022
Director of Admissions - Community Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2019 - 10.2020
Manager of Hospital Admissions - Community Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2018 - 12.2019
Lead Hospital Admissions RN - Community Hospice & Palliative Care
09.2014 - 12.2018
Emergency Department RN - St. Vincent’s Medical Center-Riverside
08.2013 - 06.2014
Hospital Admissions RN/Liaison RN - Community Hospice of NEFL
05.2011 - 08.2013
Triage Runner RN - Community Hospice of NEFL
01.2011 - 05.2011
Emergency Department RN - Orange Park Medical Center
09.2008 - 04.2011
Florida Community College at Jacksonville - Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN),
Florida Community College at Jacksonville - Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (RN),
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