SHERYL A. JERN I GAN

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E A G E R T O C O N T R I B U T E 25+ Y E A R S O F E X P E R I E N C E I N T H E M E D I C A L I N D U S T R Y A N D A S T R O N G A C A D E M I C F O U N D A T I O N T O A R E W A R D I N G F A M I L Y N U R S E P R A C T I T I O N E R R O L E . P R O F I L E O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Dedicated Professional possessing extensive clinical, case management and leadership experience.

Continually recognized for exceeding expectations and implementing processes to enhance quality of life.

Knowledgeable of various EMR systems, including G-med, Cerner, Net Solutions, Paragon & Greenway. E D U C A T I O N

Master of Science in Nursing, FNP, Troy University, Dothan, AL; Graduation: May 2017 Completed 700+ hours in clinical practice, including 320 hours in acute care and nursing home practice. Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honor Society) Member

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, Troy State University, Troy, AL; 1988 Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honor Society) Member

Georgia Irene Davis Award Recipient for Excellence in Nursing Leadership, Social and Clinical Skills C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

Registered Nurse Licensure, State of Alabama BCLS & ACLS Certified Certified Case Manager P R O F E S S I O N A L S Y N O P S I S

Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, Alabama 1988-2014 Utilization Review, Discharge Planner/Case Manager/RAC Coordinator 2005-2014

Leveraged strong organizational abilities to perform assigned tasks on time within a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated excellent attention to detail through case management for all units of hospital.

Associated duties included revenue cycle management, oversight of capital budgets and resolving discrepancies with insurance companies, to include Medicare rebuttals with ALJ.

Utilized Interqual and Milliman criteria to conduct thorough insurance reviews. Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, RN 2004-2005

Fulfilled multi-faceted position as a Scrub Tech, Monitoring Tech and Circulating Tech on invasive cardiac procedures.

Collaborated extensively with multi-disciplinary team members.

Performed various tasks, including coronary PCI, pacemaker and IABP, stent, ICD, rotablator, wavewire, filterwire and percusurge procedures.

Served as Administrator for multiple networks across the catheterization laboratory; resourcefully retrieved data and compiled information for presentation at cardiology conferences.

Streamlined existing operations regarding invasive cardiology charge master by conducting thorough audits and reviewing charges/revenue for accuracy.

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, RN Team Leader 1992-2004

Utilized strong leadership skills to direct activities and monitor performance of 5 team members.

Oversaw activities within catheterization laboratory, including budget management and strategic planning. Emergency Department/Mobile ICU, RN 1989-1992

Coronary Care Unit, RN 1988-1989

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

Apollo Information Management System Training, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, AL Quinton Q-Cath Hemodynamic Monitoring System Training, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, AL Philips Biplane Imagining Systems, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, AL Scimage Picom Digital Imaging Systems, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, AL McKesson Clinical Documentation Specialist, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, AL Blue Cross Blue Shield Utilization Management Specialist, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, AL Steering Committee Member, Alabama Hospital Association RIC/RAC; 2013-2014 Founding Member, Harbor House Community Development Corporation, Dothan, AL