Sherry Healey
Hopewell,IL
Summary
Professional with a strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Carle Home Health
Peoria, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure continuity and quality of services delivered.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
Regional Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
Illinois
12.2022 - Current
- Provide oversight to multiple hospice branches across the Illinois region.
- Support DCS teams in meeting clinical and operational performance goals.
- Lead initiatives to enhance regulatory readiness, improve Hospice Care Index (HCI) scores, and ensure compliance with CMS standards.
- Guide clinical leaders in team development, documentation quality, and patient-centered care delivery.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for onboarding new leaders and supporting offices under survey review.
Hospice Clinical Manager
Compassus Hospice
Peoria, IL
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Managed staffing and budgeting to support high-quality service delivery.
- Ensured regulatory and accreditation compliance and facilitated corrective action plans.
- Implemented initiatives that led to increased patient satisfaction and team efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, ILBachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2023
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Oversight
- Staff Supervision
- Training and Mentoring
- Implementation
- Quality Improvement
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Survey Readiness and Policy
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary approach
Certification
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
- Registered Nurse – Illinois (Active)
- Registered Nurse – Iowa (Active)
- Registered Nurse – Wisconsin (Active)
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Carle Home Health
06.2025 - Current
Regional Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
12.2022 - Current
Hospice Clinical Manager
Compassus Hospice
01.2014 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Carl Sandburg College