Sheryl Kneupper
SOUTHLAKE,TX
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse skill set, including NHA certification as a Patient Care Technician, licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, and expertise as a licensed social worker. Recognized for reliability and punctuality, consistently fostering collaborative relationships with staff, patients, and families to achieve optimal health outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction. Committed to delivering compassionate care while adapting to the dynamic needs of the healthcare environment. Proven ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all stakeholders.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety throughout treatment processes.
- Assisted nursing staff with vital sign monitoring and documentation for patient assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to design tailored care plans aimed at improving patient experiences and health results.
- Supported daily operational tasks, maintaining cleanliness and organization of patient areas.
Case Manager for Outpatient Therapy Dept.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Tx
02.2016 - 07.2021
- Verification of therapy benefits, leading team/family conferences, writing therapy plan of care and obtaining physician signature, communicating between patient/family and therapy team, scheduling therapy sessions, appropriate referrals for DME and discharge needs.
- Deployment as a patient tech for two months to assist on COVID units.
Case Manager
Texas Health Physician Group
Fort Worth, Tx
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Managing high risk, chronically ill and/or medically complex patients at various assigned THPG clinics. Conducting patient interviews and assessments to identify and address barriers to the PCP plan of care.
- Coordination of services with Transition House Calls, home health, skilled nursing facility, durable medical equipment, and hospice.
Clinical Analyst Utilization Management
Southwestern Health Resources
Fort Worth, Tx
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for utilization review, resource management, pre-certification of procedures for appropriateness using application of NCD/LCD, and national clinical criteria.
Social Worker
Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Tx
02.2004 - 01.2013
- Various full-time and PRN positions facilitation and assisting with patient discharge planning, identifying barriers to discharge, performing accurate chart reviews, review and coding surgical procedures to assist in determination of admission status and appropriate level of care.
Education
NHA Certified PCT/A -
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Fort Worth ISD Harris Hospital School of Vocational Nursing
Fort Worth, TxBachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TxSkills
Collaborating with in-patient case managers at THFW and outside referral sources in conjunction with THFW Scheduling Department to stream-line patient appointments Assisting with social needs of patients and providing appropriate resources
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
01.2025 - Current
Case Manager for Outpatient Therapy Dept.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
02.2016 - 07.2021
Case Manager
Texas Health Physician Group
08.2015 - 12.2015
Clinical Analyst Utilization Management
Southwestern Health Resources
01.2013 - 08.2015
Social Worker
Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Fort Worth
02.2004 - 01.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Fort Worth ISD Harris Hospital School of Vocational Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Texas Woman's University