Stephanie Sherrill
Sweetser,IN
Summary
Experienced Nurse Manager with a strong background in patient triage, care coordination, and team leadership. Known for improving patient flow, supporting clinic staffing, and maintaining safe, compliant nursing operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Indiana Health Center
Marion, IN
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised clinic nursing workflows at Indiana health center.
- Coordinated patient care plans with providers and support staff.
- Reviewed electronic health records for accurate nursing documentation.
- Managed daily staffing schedules for nursing coverage.
- Trained nurses on clinic policies and patient care procedures.
- Monitored compliance with infection control and safety standards.
- Conducted patient triage during busy clinic hours to prioritize care needs. and urgent care response.
- Communicated care updates across medical teams and front desk staff.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
Case Manager /Utilization Review Nurse
Marion Health
Marion, IN
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient needs for referrals and community resources.
- Reviewed insurance coverage and authorization requirements for care services.
- Documented case notes in electronic medical records.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and social workers about care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary care meetings.
- Managed utilization review tasks and updated care coordination records.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Nurse Clinical Liaison
Marion Health Acute Rehab
Marion, IN
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated patient referrals and admissions for acute rehab services
- Assessed clinical records and transferred patient information to care teams
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and case managers on discharge planning
- Educated families on rehab services, treatment plans, and care expectations
- Communicated with hospital staff to support timely patient transitions
- Reviewed patient eligibility for acute rehabilitation placement
- Documented clinical updates and referral details in health records
- Maintained liaison support between Marion Health Acute Rehab and referring facilities
- Reviewed utilization data on a regular basis to assess appropriateness of services rendered.
Case Manager /Utilization Review Nurse
IU Health Blackford Hospital
Hartford City, Indiana
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated discharge planning with IU Health Blackford Hospital care teams.
- Assessed patient needs for referrals and community resources.
- Reviewed insurance coverage and authorization requirements for care services.
- Documented case notes in electronic medical records.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and social workers about care plans.
- Arranged transfers and follow-up services for IU Health Blackford Hospital patients.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary care meetings.
- Managed utilization review tasks and updated care coordination records.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Clinical Nurse Instructor / Simulation Lab Nurse
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Supervised student clinical rotations in partner healthcare facilities.
- Evaluated student performance using rubrics, skills checklists, and course expectations.
- Demonstrated safe patient care techniques and professional nursing practices.
- Advised students on academic progress and clinical readiness.
- Coordinated with faculty and clinical preceptors on student placement needs.
- Maintained course records, attendance, and documentation for Indiana Wesleyan University.
- Supervised patient care activities in a clinical setting while providing instruction to nursing students.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance during clinical rotations.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by patients about their experience with care received from nurses.
- Monitored student progress throughout clinical rotations and provided feedback to faculty members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to improve patient care quality standards.
- Advised nursing staff on best practices for delivering evidence-based patient care services.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Community Hospital Anderson
Anderson, Indiana
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Coordinated labor and delivery unit staffing for Community Hospital Anderson women's services.
- Supervised bedside nurses during labor, birth, and postpartum care.
- Triaged obstetric admissions and prioritized patient care needs.
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal status during labor.
- Collaborated with obstetric physicians, anesthesia, and neonatal staff.
- Educated patients and families on labor, birth, and recovery.
- Documented care plans and maintained accurate unit records.
- Conducted rounds regularly to assess the status of each patient under care.
- Administered medications as ordered by physician such as antibiotics, pain relief medications, oxytocin.
- Coordinated nursing staff in the unit to ensure that all needs were met in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for families during difficult times such as perinatal loss or neonatal intensive care unit admission.
- Instructed patients regarding pre-term labor prevention techniques such as rest, hydration and pelvic rest exercises.
- Served as an advocate for patients' rights while providing quality care within ethical standards.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, treatments administered and other relevant data in electronic medical record system.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior nurses assigned to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Assisted physicians with deliveries, cesarean sections, forceps and vacuum-assisted deliveries, and other procedures.
- Educated new mothers on breastfeeding techniques and provided support after birth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12-2011
Skills
- Patient triage
- Clinic staffing
- Care coordination
- Utilization review
- Discharge planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff scheduling
- Patient advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- EHR documentation
- Staff coaching
- Deadline management
- Coverage planning
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff assignments
- Quality assurance
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Effective communication
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Hiring and terminations
- Patient education and advocacy
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Indiana Health Center
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Clinical Liaison
Marion Health Acute Rehab
11.2023 - 04.2024
Case Manager /Utilization Review Nurse
IU Health Blackford Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
Case Manager /Utilization Review Nurse
Marion Health
10.2018 - 05.2024
Clinical Nurse Instructor / Simulation Lab Nurse
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2018 - 12.2022
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Community Hospital Anderson
03.2013 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University