SHERRY FOSTER
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven ability to accurately assess patients’ needs and plan, implement and evaluate treatments. Skilled in educating patients in medical processes, expected results, disease information and medication. Triage specialist with progressive nursing experience; think quickly and act decisively while providing optimal patient care. Additional experience as Dialysis RN,RNAC, as well as expertise in medical business environment. Nursing Competencies Team Collaboration / Supervision Customer Service Treatment Plans Needs Assessments Clinical Coordination Front desk experience Family Education / Support Quality Control / Performance Indicators Regulatory Compliances / Ethics Staff Training & development Passionate Clinical Nurse with 27 years of experience in clinical environments. Distinguished understanding of physician practice, internal medicine office complete procedures and providing best-in-class family and patient education. Adept at working closely with doctors and nurses for excellent services.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical RN/Physician Practice
GHS- INTERNAL MEDICINE MAXWELL POINTE
GREENVILLE, SC
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients in an office setting following established standards and practices
- Obtain history, screen patients for appropriate information
- Outstanding, diligent, employee with great communication skills, focusing on customer service
- Administration of medications, injections, and treatments as ordered by physician
- Telephone triage specialist for multiple line phone system, providing medical information while accessing patient records via computer software
- (864) 454-6440
- Key Contribution:
- Prepare equipment and assists physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients
- Key Contribution:
- Prepare equipment and assists physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients
- Analyze appropriate immunizations and administer, educate on possible side effects
- Carry out physician orders, such as administering immunizations, allergy injections, breathing tx’s
- Collect specimens and perform testing
- Triage calls and provide instructions
- Arrange pt testing, complete prior authorizations
Clinical RN/Physician Practice
HERITAGE PEDIATRIC & INTERNAL MEDICINE, 727 S.E. MAIN STREETS
SIMPSONVILLE, SC
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients in an office setting following established standards and practices
- Obtain history, screen patients for appropriate information
- Outstanding, diligent, employee with great communication skills, focusing on customer service
- Administration of medications, injections, and treatments as ordered by physician
- Telephone triage specialist for multiple line phone system, providing medical information while accessing patient records via computer software
- (864) 454-6440
- Key Contribution:
- Prepare equipment and assists physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients
- Analyze appropriate immunizations and administer, educate on possible side effects
- Carry out physician orders, such as administering immunizations, allergy injections, breathing tx’s
- Collect specimens and perform testing
- Triage calls and provide instructions
- Arrange pt testing, complete prior authorizations
CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS, BASS WOLFSON PEDIATRICS, CRANBERRY
CRANBERRY TWP, PA
08.2006 - 01.2014
- Prepare equipment and assists physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients
- Analyze appropriate immunizations and administer, educate on possible side effects
- Carry out physician orders, such as administering immunizations, allergy injections, breathing tx’s
- Collect specimens and perform testing
- Triage calls and provide instructions
- Arrange pt testing
Clinical RN
DCI, DIALYSIS CLINIC INC
SEVEN FIELDS, PA
02.2004 - 08.2006
- Performed all aspects of acute and chronic hemodialysis
- Used strategies to optimize patient care and safety
- Responsible for all aspects of dialysis centers’ operation including providing and directing patient care
- Performing patient assessment, administered medication, fluid therapy, blood products and other treatments according to MD orders
- Prepare and maintain dialysis machine
- Key Contribution:
- Provided leadership for the clinical staff in the day to day operation
- Collaborated with disciplinary team to develop and implement plan of care
- Monitor outcome and work with team to improve outcome.
Triage RN/Patient Business Service Representative
UPMC PASSAVANT HOSPITAL
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2002 - 02.2004
- Complete patient admission process, including admitting patients for ER services
- Schedule patients for medical appointments throughout hospital
- Coordinate surgery schedules, manage bed board and oversee administrative process for discharges and transfers based on patient acuity
- Input information into third-party administrative software systems
- Assist with performance measurements and manage patient feedback/key performance indicators
- Key Contribution:
- Accurately schedule all surgery and appointments for 400-bed hospital and manage patient placement.
Registered Nurse Supervisor / Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
UPMC HERITAGE PLACE, RN-RNAC
Shadyside, PA
05.1993 - 09.2002
- Delivered nursing care and managed nursing team, staff and night shift operations as house supervisor for all 3 floors of 145-bed continued care facility during 3-year tenure
- Facilitated weekly care planning meetings with interdisciplinary team
- Monitored and facilitated all functions relating to residents’ assessment on admission, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually basis for level-of-care changes
- Directed care conferences and initiated timely completion of all MDS Forms
- Trained team in policies, procedures and daily work processes
- Completed and submitted assessment documentation to regulatory agencies
- Managed annual audit for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements
- Verified resident census and conditions and oversaw billing documentation
- Ensured compliance to State and Federal regulations, case mix and utilization review policies and procedures
- Key Contributions:
- Supervised and motivated team members by providing positive and knowledgeable leadership
- Documented and developed plan of care based on comprehensive assessment of each patient
- Promoted to RNAC as result of outstanding performance and leadership skills.
Education
L -
South Carolina Board
Nursing MULTISTATE 225238 Registered Nurse License (506371-L) - undefined
PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF NURSING
Associate of Science - Nursing
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
1995
Timeline
Clinical RN/Physician Practice
GHS- INTERNAL MEDICINE MAXWELL POINTE
08.2018 - Current
Clinical RN/Physician Practice
HERITAGE PEDIATRIC & INTERNAL MEDICINE, 727 S.E. MAIN STREETS
01.2014 - 01.2018
CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS, BASS WOLFSON PEDIATRICS, CRANBERRY
08.2006 - 01.2014
Clinical RN
DCI, DIALYSIS CLINIC INC
02.2004 - 08.2006
Triage RN/Patient Business Service Representative
UPMC PASSAVANT HOSPITAL
09.2002 - 02.2004
Registered Nurse Supervisor / Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
UPMC HERITAGE PLACE, RN-RNAC
05.1993 - 09.2002
L -
South Carolina Board
Nursing MULTISTATE 225238 Registered Nurse License (506371-L) - undefined
PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF NURSING
Associate of Science - Nursing
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY