SHERRY FOLTZ
Oceana
Summary
Focused professional with 25+years' experience and proven knowledge of continuity of care, regulatory compliance and clinical services in the medical industry.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
AMFM/Communicare Family Of Companies
New Richmond
08.2017 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the nursing home while providing leadership to staff and ensuring excellence of care to the residents, in accordance with policies, procedures, state, and federal regulations.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files or payroll processing.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
- Oversee corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Director of Nursing Services
American Medical Facilities Management
New Richmond
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Implemented strategies to improve customer service levels across all areas of the Nursing Division.
- Monitored and evaluated quality of patient care provided by the nursing staff.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators and other healthcare personnel on initiatives that improved patient care outcomes.
- Trained new hires on proper documentation techniques.
- Coordinated activities with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Created budget proposals for new programs or services in the Nursing Division.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Provided leadership in developing strategic plans for the Nursing Department.
- Ensured compliance with governmental regulations related to nursing practice, staffing and education standards.
- Directed nursing staff in providing care and services to patients, families and communities.
RN Assessment Coordinator
Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network
Charleston
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Director of Nursing Services
American Medical Facilities Mangament
New Richmond
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Same as above Director of Nursing Services job description.
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Sunbridge PineLodge
Beckley
04.2009 - 10.2011
- Provided direction, guidance and support to nursing staff members.
- Developed strategies to increase efficiency of workflow within the nursing department.
- Mentored new nursing staff members on best practices in providing patient care.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within the nursing department.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Supervised the day-to-day operations of the nursing department.
- Collaborated with physicians to establish goals for improving clinical standards.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling and evaluation of nurses.
- Coordinated with other departments in order to ensure proper patient care was provided.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
MDS Plan Coordinator
Sunbridge PineLodge
Beckley
03.2002 - 04.2009
- Attended regular training sessions to stay current on regulatory requirements for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems.
- Developed and monitored MDS plans to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Assisted with developing policies and procedures related to the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument process.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed according to standards established by CMS guidelines.
- Reviewed medical records and other information to accurately code information on the MDS assessment form.
- Communicated regularly with facility staff regarding changes in regulations related to the completion of the MDS plan.
- Worked closely with families and caregivers when making decisions about care planning needs for their loved one.
- Provided guidance and assistance in completing accurate MDS forms for all residents in a timely manner.
- Conducted assessments, care planning meetings and created individualized care plans for each resident.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunbridge PineLodge
Beckley
07.1995 - 06.2001
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Chicago, IL05-2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05-2001
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Wyoming County Vocational Technical School
Pineville06-1994
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management
- Program evaluation
- Budget development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Quality improvement
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Employee training
- Patient care oversight
- Performance evaluation
- Customer service
- Policy development
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
- Program monitoring
Certification
- RN License state of WV
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator state of WV
Timeline
Executive Director
AMFM/Communicare Family Of Companies
08.2017 - Current
Director of Nursing Services
American Medical Facilities Management
06.2016 - 08.2017
RN Assessment Coordinator
Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network
11.2012 - 06.2016
Director of Nursing Services
American Medical Facilities Mangament
10.2011 - 10.2012
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Sunbridge PineLodge
04.2009 - 10.2011
MDS Plan Coordinator
Sunbridge PineLodge
03.2002 - 04.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunbridge PineLodge
07.1995 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Wyoming County Vocational Technical School
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