Sherry Johnston
Justin,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in new type of customer service setting
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Nurse
Cypress Basin Hospice
Mount Pleasant , TX
2012.02 - 2017.05
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Wishard Hospital
Indianapolis , IN
2005.02 - 2006.12
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for orthopedic patients
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Education
Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXAssociate of Science - Business
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harris Hospital School of Nursing
Ft. Worth Texas 05.1980
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Preventive Healthcare
Timeline
Field Nurse
Cypress Basin Hospice
2012.02 - 2017.05
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Wishard Hospital
2005.02 - 2006.12
Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Business
Northeast Texas Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harris Hospital School of Nursing