Sheryl "Hollis" Arnette
Brevard,NC
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with over 20 years in the healthcare industry, specializing in home health case management for the past 13 years. Skilled in managing patients with chronic and acute conditions, ensuring their well-being and promoting overall health. Dedicated professional committed to compassionate and personalized care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Home Care
2022.03 - Current
- RN Case Manager serving the needs of chronic and acutely ill across 5 counties.
- Work independently while managing a large base of chronic and acute patients.
- Self-directed and self-motivated in setting my schedule to meet the needs of the patients as well as completing all assignments in a timely manner.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Effectively communicate with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participate in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Author clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Work with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Create patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Proficient use of EMR systems
Registered nurse
Carepartners Home Care
2010.01 - 2020.11
- RN case manager serving the needs of my community with caseloads on average of 25-30 patients
- Worked independently serving the needs of the chronically ill and acutely ill of 5 counties
- Self-directed and self-motivated in setting my schedule to meet the needs of the patients as well as completing all assignments in a timely manner.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Provided timely feedback to healthcare providers regarding patient concerns, facilitating prompt resolution of issues and contributing to a positive patient experience.
- Developed professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Registered nurse
Transylvania Regional Hospital
2007.07 - 2009.07
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered nurse
Adventhealth Labor & Delivery
1990.09 - 1996.05
- Provided direct nursing care to laboring and post-partum moms as well as to their newborns
- Provided education regarding breast-feeding, post-partum care, newborn care
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.1990
Skills
- Case Manager, home health
- Care manager
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Home care management
- Patient care planning
- Resource Utilization
- Referral Coordination
- Medical evaluation
- Coordination of community resources
- Collaboration with providers
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Care Coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Emotional Intelligence
- Geriatric Care
- Case Evaluation
- Clinical assessment
- Emotional awareness
- Quality Improvement
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Patient Advocacy
Hobbies and Interests
- Nature photography
- Bird watching
- Thrift shopping
- Music
- Animals
- coordinator of social media of successful businesses
Work Preference
Work Type
Finding my next roleWork Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursTimeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Home Care
2022.03 - Current
Registered nurse
Carepartners Home Care
2010.01 - 2020.11
Registered nurse
Transylvania Regional Hospital
2007.07 - 2009.07
Registered nurse
Adventhealth Labor & Delivery
1990.09 - 1996.05
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Clemson University
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