Uhura Cherry
Tampa General Hospital
Wesley Chapel,FL
2
Languages
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse and Trauma Center Case Manager with expertise in patient assessment, clinical judgment, and rapid care coordination. Known for strengthening outcomes through multidisciplinary teamwork, patient advocacy, and efficient discharge planning.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center Case Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Decrease patient Length of Stay with progressive discharge planning
- Assessed trauma patients, prioritized care, and initiated rapid interventions during emergency presentations.
- Administered medications, fluids, and blood products while monitoring responses and adverse effects.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality trauma care and timely interventions.
- Resolved discharge barriers by coordinating transportation, equipment, and support services.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and case management protocols.
- Assessed patient barriers to care and arranged referrals for rehabilitation, home health, and follow-up.
- Evaluated admission status and ongoing medical necessity for appropriate level-of-care placement.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing individualized discharge plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of trauma care through participation in professional organizations, conferences, seminars, and relevant certification programs.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure when managing multiple patients simultaneously during high-acuity situations or periods of increased workload in the trauma center environment.
Director of Nursing Services
11 Years 1 Month- Directed nursing operations, ensuring compliance with clinical policies and resident care standards.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to strengthen infection control and medication safety practices.
- Supervised licensed nurses and aides, supporting staffing coverage and daily unit coordination.
- Reviewed care plans, admissions, and assessments to align services with resident needs.
- Trained nursing staff on documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and clinical procedures.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide a safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions accordingly.
- Developed new nursing policies for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability.
- Recruited, hired, and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide the highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Nursing
- Relevant Coursework: Pathophysiology & Information Technology
- Professional Development: Case Management Council
Associate of Science - Associates In Nursing
- Relevant Coursework: Microbiology & Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Development: Leadership and Development
Skills
Patient evaluations
Infection prevention
Clinical judgment
Care plan design
Team coordination
Problem-solving
Patient education
Staff mentoring
Discharge planning
Accomplishments
- Infection Control Preventionist
- Director of Risk Management
- Director of Quality Assurance
- Supervision and direct report to over 100 staff members
- Achieved positive outcomes, reduced the number of nosocomial infections , acquired pressure ulcers by staff education and completing tracking and trending with accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved facility quality star ratings from 1 to 5 in less than 3 years.
- Increased employee retention rate
- Contained the spread of COVID -19 in SNF with the assistance of the FED Task Force
Certification
BLS
Certified Alzheimer's instructor
Infection Control Preventionist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
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