SYLVIE JONES
MERIT HEALTH RIVER OAKS AND RANKIN HOSPITALS
BRANDON,MS
33
years of professional experience
Solid background in clinical nursing leadership. Successfully supervised nursing teams, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to best practices. Demonstrated excellence in team coordination and patient advocacy.
Work History
RN Case Manager
8 Years 6 Months- Care Planning: Create and update individualized treatment and recovery plans for patients with chronic illnesses, serious injuries, or high-risk conditions.
- Care Coordination: Coordinated communication among patients, families, primary care doctors, specialists, therapists, and social workers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Discharge & Transition Planning: Arrange safe transitions from the hospital to home health care, rehabilitation facilities, or hospice.
- Insurance & Navigation: Guided patients in navigating insurance benefits, managing pre-authorizations, and advocating for access to necessary treatments.
- Patient & Family Education: Educated patients and families on medical conditions, treatment options, medication changes, and accessible community resources.
Observation Unit
9 Months- Charge nurse for a new observation unit. This unit was an extension of the ED with frequent admissions/discharges/transfers of ED patients, starting IVs, patient assessments, wound care, inserting foleys and NG tubes, blood administration, and general med/surg duties.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Staff Nurse LTAC
7 Months- Managed weaning of ventilator-dependent patients, titrated cardiovascular medications, monitored sedation levels, performed wound care, facilitated tube feedings, and supported patient rehabilitation.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans to support timely clinical interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
- Documented vital signs, treatments, and progress notes in electronic health records.
Staff Nurse-ICU/CCU
3 Years 3 Months- Staff nurse in intensive care/coronary care unit. Managed ventilator settings, titrated cardiac and vascular IV drugs, and monitored cardiac, vascular, and cranial pressures. Collaborated with Emergency Department team to provide critical nursing support during high-demand situations.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions using clinical judgment.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Documented assessments, care plans, and patient responses in medical records.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
9 Years 2 Months- Staff nurse/charge nurse on twenty-four bed med/surg unit. Responsibilities include: starting and maintaining IVs, parenteral nutrition, foleys, NG tubes, tube feedings, injections, wounds/wound care, general patient care, admission assessments, supervision of LPNs and nursing assistants, scheduling employees.
Nurse IV
1 Year 6 Months- Reviewed Medicaid clinical cases for medical necessity, coverage compliance, and prior authorization decisions.
- Interpreted program policies to guide consistent nursing determinations and service approvals.
- Collaborated with providers and analysts to resolve complex utilization review concerns.
- Conducted research and developed state policies for Medicaid in the policy division, assisting in the creation of the new Mississippi Medicaid Manual and its policies.
Staff Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Provided skilled nursing care in home settings, following physician orders and individualized care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored changes, and reported concerns to care team promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance standards.
- Held positions as field nurse, admissions nurse, office nurse, and re-certification nurse. Conducted physical assessments of patients, communicated effectively with doctors and medical staff, and maintained knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
Quality Assurance / Admissions Nurse
2 Years 7 Months- Position as the Regional Admissions Nurse for the agency under the Regional Quality Assurance Department. Traveled to all branches within the agency to teach and train new employees, develop and present multiple classes for the preceptor program, create new forms used agency-wide, implement audit forms used agency-wide, utilize Word Perfect and HCIS systems, and apply the CQI process. Held positions as field nurse, branch QA nurse, and branch admissions nurse, contributing to overall quality assurance and admissions processes.
- Conducted admissions assessments for home health patients, verifying eligibility, needs, and required services.
- Coordinated referral intake with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure timely patient placement.
- Documented comprehensive admission notes, care needs, and clinical findings in electronic health records.
Patient Care Manager/CPR instructor
3 Years 1 Month- Held the position of Patient Care Manager/CPR instructor. Supervised registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols. Also responsible for peer reviews, audits, patient admissions, patient hospital updates, CPR instruction, review of nursing and therapy notes for billing, proper ICD coding and carrying a patient load.
- Directed patient care plans to align home health services with physician orders and clinical priorities.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication among nurses, therapists, patients, and families to support seamless care delivery.
- Supervised care staff assignments, ensuring consistent coverage, timely visits, and appropriate skill matching.
Staff Nurse
6 Months- Staff nurse on a thirty-bed telemetry unit. Responsibilities included: starting and maintaining IVs, interpreting heart monitor strips, and cardiopulmonary assessments.
- Assessed patients, monitored vital signs, and updated individualized nursing care plans.
- Coordinated physician communication, reported condition changes, and reinforced treatment compliance.
- Administered medications, wound care, and skilled nursing treatments per plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Degree conferred in 1989.
Skills
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Insurance billing
Computer applications
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Staff mentoring
Implementation strategies
Healthcare delivery
Certified in Basic Life Support
Effective communicator
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: November 19, 1967
- Nationality: US Citizen
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
RN Case Manager
MERIT HEALTH RIVER OAKS AND RANKIN HOSPITALS
07.2013 - 01.2022Read More
Observation Unit
ST. DOMINIC HOSPITAL
10.2012 - 07.2013Read More
Staff Nurse LTAC
REGENCY HOSPITAL
03.2012 - 10.2012Read More
Staff Nurse-ICU/CCU
CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
07.2009 - 10.2012Read More
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
ST. DOMINIC HOSPITAL
05.2000 - 07.2009Read More
Nurse IV
MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID
10.1998 - 04.2000Read More
Staff Nurse
SOUTH MS HOME HEALTH
10.1995 - 09.1998Read More
Quality Assurance / Admissions Nurse
CENTRAL MS HEALTHCARE AT HOME
03.1993 - 10.1995Read More
Patient Care Manager/CPR instructor
STA-HOME HOME HEALTH AGENCY
01.1990 - 02.1993Read More
Staff Nurse
MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
06.1989 - 12.1989Read More
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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