Sherry Thomas
Temperance
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience at Genacross Lutheran Services, excelling in care coordination and patient assessment. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and advocate for patients' rights, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Skilled in medication management and interdisciplinary collaboration, consistently enhancing patient education and support. Monitored and coordinate patient care to deliver optimal support for individual needs. Efficiently carried out assessments, documented point of care details and collaborated with different parties to monitor and enhance support. Experienced at developing management and control strategies to easily identify and address deficiencies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Genacross Lutheran Services
Toledo
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment strategies effectively.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Educated patients and families on health management and available resources thoroughly.
- Advocated for patients' rights and provided support in navigating healthcare systems.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided by consulting specialists or other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Partners In Home Care
Maumee
10.2016 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for home health patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices.
- Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients on the importance of medication compliance and adherence to physician orders.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
- Developed care plans and coordinated services for home health patients.
- Monitored patient progress and updated care plans accordingly.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions according to established standards and guidelines.
- Managed caseload efficiently while meeting productivity goals set forth by management.
Education
Wound Care - Wound Care
National Wound Care Academy
Toledo, OH04-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Athena Careers
Toledo, OH01-2023
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Healthcare advocacy
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Caseload management
- Care plan development
- Wound care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Genacross Lutheran Services
02.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Partners In Home Care
10.2016 - Current
Wound Care - Wound Care
National Wound Care Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Athena Careers
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