Registered Nurse
Resume:
Sheryl Denise Howell
Sneads, FL 32460
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OBJECTIVE
To find gainful employment that utilizes my training, skills, and abilities in a working environment that is both challenging and enjoyable. Bringing demonstrated ability to promote the well-being of the members through the provision of compassion and advocacy.
EDUCATION
Chipola College-Associates degree in Nursing-Graduated April 24, 2014
Jefferson Adult Center-GED July1993
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida, 09/2014
Medical Billing and Coding, State of Florida, 06/2000
SKILLS PROFILE
Ability to operate a copy/fax/scan machine
Ability to take accurate phone messages and deliver messages promptly
Knowledge and experience with medical records office procedures
Good filing and organizational skills
SKILLS PROFILE-CONTINUED
Experience in handling confidential paperwork
Ability and experience in data entry input
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to draft correspondence
Six (6) years experience of ICD-9-CM coding
Ability to multi-task
Computer literate, internet savvy, and can learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
Work well in a high energy and fast paced environment
Understanding of practical nursing techniques and methods
First- hand experience in monitoring and recording clinical information
Able to observe and assess patient’s condition
Ability to maintain suitable attitudes and behavior essential to the welfare of patients
Ability to communicate with patient’s, staff, and families effectively
Knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care
Ability to teach, direct, and assess Nursing Assistants
Ability to carry out all aspects of a nursing care plan, including management of patients medications and performance of specialized RN procedures
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Emerald Coast Hospice- Marianna, Fl
RN Case Manager
3015 Jefferson St Ste C & E
Marianna, Fl 32446
October 2022 thru Present
Maintain primary control and professional management of each patient.
Primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.
Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family with a reasonable caseload.
Manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN or LVN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care.
Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient
Maintain all assigned patient clinical records
Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs
MTC-Graceville Correctional Facility- Graceville, Fl
Infection Control/ ADA RN
5168 Ezell Road
Graceville, Fl 32440
October 2021 thru February 2022
Independently implements infection control services with inmates; performs infection control assessments; provides infection prevention and control education and training to inmates; responds to emergencies; conducts health record chart reviews; reviews tracking systems for HIV, TB and other infectious diseases.
Coordinate and Arrange mass administration vaccines (Covid, Covid Boosters, Influenza) with Department of Health.
Evaluate and Assess inmates with Americans with Disability Act monthly and as needed ensuring the integrity of skin and any other disability needs that need addressing at that time.
Independently implements infection control services with inmates; performs infection control assessments; provides infection prevention and control education and training to inmates; responds to emergencies; conducts health record chart reviews; reviews tracking systems for HIV, TB and other infectious diseases
Coordinate and Arrange mass administration vaccines (Covid, Covid Boosters, Influenza) with Department of Health
Evaluate and Assess inmates wheelchairs, prosthetics, walkers, etc to ensure in working condition. Order supplies and equipment as needed.
Coordinate a Quarterly Americans with Disability Act meeting with all ADA inmates. Approximately 120 Inmates
Provided nursing services, treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety. Provided nursing assessments and interventions including: medical, dental, and psychiatric screenings.
Responded to medical emergencies, provided medical care and prioritized based on acuity.
Assessed inmates for medical emergencies in order to identify any medical issues in need for further care, or provide over the counter med’s, according to protocol guidelines.
Triage inmates for providers visits, ensuring lab’s are current and available for provider, and handling-scheduling referrals for outside providers.
Reviewed, scheduled, and evaluated inmates daily for sick call issues, completely conducting a physical assessment and worked closely with health care providers.
Assessed inmates in the infirmary and provided routine medical/psychiatric care, worked closely with health care providers and followed physician’s orders, and documented assessments in concise and complete, timely manner and in the appropriate format.
Administered prescribed medications, performed assessments, and patient teaching.
Triage inmates upon arrival to facility, collect vital signs, and health assessment for historical history in order to identify potential chronic illnesses and/or diseases.
Administer mental health assessments in order to identify behavior disorders, potential risks for self harm, suicidal or homicidal ideations.
Assessed, monitored, and administered medications or treatment to inmates on suicide watch.
Scheduled and administered EKG’s for inmates and interpreted abnormal rhythms to physicians as needed.
Assisted physician’s with medical and minor procedures.
Review and audit inmate charts for appropriateness of care.
Instructed and educated inmates on discharge planning.
Designated daily assignments to nursing staff.
Inventoried the potentially dangerous instruments daily, per shift.
Assisted with training of nursing staff.
Administer controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.
Performed splinting, suture removal, wound care, IV Therapy, accu-checks, obtained specimens for diagnostic testing, nebulizer treatments, and vision screenings.
Administered psychiatric medication injections, immunizations, insulin injections, while maintaining medical records on the MAR. Educated inmates about primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention screenings.
Conducted yearly wellness evaluations on annual basis.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities-Sunland of Marianna, FL
Registered Nurse Specialist
3700 Williams Drive
Marianna, FL 32446
July 10, 2020 thru February 3, 2021
Responsible in planning, organizing, supervising, assisting and providing of nursing care to the developmentally disabled residents.
Participates in direct care of residents served to include participating in medical emergencies, working with nursing staff and house staff to provide best care for Residents, communicating with On-Call physicians, assisting physician in care, administering and recording medications and treatments, assisting in nursing assessments and treatment plan development, perform medication and chart reviews.
Case Manager for assigned residents ensuring all physicals, assessments, diagnostics, vaccinations, and consults are done in a timely manner.
Responsible for medication administration and treatments.
Responsible for ordering OTC medications and monthly medication refills for medication cart, ordering supplies for medication rooms, maintaining cleanliness of medication rooms.
Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems
Assisted with training of nursing staff.
Department of Health, Jackson County
Registered Nurse
4979 Healthy Way,
Marianna, FL 32446
October 4, 2019 thru July 7, 2020
Performs general nursing care to patients according to protocols in specialized areas such as: family planning, well child, communicable disease, immunizations, county physicals, and other chronic diseases.
Performs health assessments on pregnant women, provide updated information and counseling to patients on matters such as pregnancy, breast feeding, and nutrition.
Ensure that physicians are fully briefed on patient info before each visit.
Assists physicians with procedures.
Obtain and documents patient health histories, performs nursing physical and psychosocial assessments, triage, administers and issues prescribed medications, gives vaccines, performs venipunture, EKG testing, HgB testing, Glucose testing, Urinalysis testing and screening tests such as: vision and hearing.
Inputs immunizations into FL Shots system.
Refer patients to other appropriate agencies, programs, and health professionals.
Provide education and counseling to patients on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
Provide education and counseling to patients on family planning.
Provide medication monitoring, direct observed therapy for TB related patients, and other care as needed.
Monitors safe storage and handling of immunizations and submits data logs. Ensures immunizations are maintained at proper temperatures.
Maintains up to date immunization information sheets and educational handouts.
Participates in educational training and staff meetings.
Maintains a nurse call line from patients, ensuring calls are addressed within a 24 hour period.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities-Sunland of Marianna, FL
Senior Registered Nursing Supervisor
3700 Williams Drive
Marianna, FL 32446
May 10, 2019 thru October 1, 2019
Scheduled nurses to shifts and evaluated care effectiveness.
Coordinated placement of critically ill residents.
Responsible for all evening shift nursing department staff and care provision.
Communicated with doctors and nurses for effective resident care delivery.
Participated in direct care of Residents served to include participating in medical emergencies, working with nursing staff and house staff to provide best care for Residents, communicating with On-Call physicians, assisting physician in care, administering and recording medications and treatments, assisting in nursing assessments and treatment plan development, perform medication and chart reviews.
Attended supervisory meetings as scheduled to facilitate communication and continuity of care.
Documented clinical records and reviewed documentation by nursing staff.
Set standards and performed clinical and administrative nursing duties.
Evaluated nursing care staff for care delivery practices to support performance appraisals.
Monitoring work performance of nursing staff and maintained a employee portfolio and perform evaluations, providing counseling with consultation of the END to include recommending the disciplinary action if necessary.
Participated in shift reports, developed nursing in-service training to direct care staff.
Communicated with staff regarding progress, changes in policy and procedures, to include holding formal meetings.
Rotated On-Call Duties.
Communicated with other disciplines in determining the needs for the Residents, and reported to Executive Nursing Director in fluent form.
Provided In-Service training to nursing staff, encouraged staff participation.
Participated and in orientation and training of new employees.
Provided input into hiring and evaluations and participated in the interviewing process.
Monitored medical supplies and ensured that medications were properly secured.
Capital Regional Medical Center
Psychiatric Intake Coordinator
2626 Capital Medical Blvd.
Behavioral Health Unit
Tallahassee, FL 32308
December 2017 thru December 2018
Demonstrates clinical knowledge of psychiatric nursing
Utilizes the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluations.
Responds to all calls for psychiatry services, responding appropriately to the identified needs of the caller and patient. Patient calls will be based on the acuity of care of the patient. Insures that EMTALA compliance is followed, per protocol.
Coordinates communication related to all assessments and admission activities, insures rapid throughput for the emergency department, and works with medical staff to move patient’s disposition quickly.
Responds to calls for assessments in the emergency department and conducts the Behavioral Health Assessment, and presents the patient assessment to on call psychiatric physician for further orders concerning patient’s disposition.
Responds to referrals from other facilities, review the referral for pertinent information and presents the assessment to on call psychiatric physician for further orders concerning patient’s disposition.
Examine physician orders for completeness, accuracy, clarity and questions when appropriate. Correctly transcribes orders and documents implementation.
Works with inpatient nursing staff to insure an appropriate bed is available for patients coming in and moving patients as needed to make beds available.
Initiates admission paperwork and receive required signatures from patient.
When unit is at capacity, forward referrals to other facilities as needed.
Document all call coming in regardless the outcome of the patient’s disposition, maintaining a daily log and shift report.
Provide education and support related to emergency detention procedures, intervention as needed, and document.
Administers prescribed treatment and medications.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records; Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions;
Initiate insurance authorizations for authorized patient’s
Jackson County Hospital
Registered Nurse-Progressive care
Marianna, FL 32446
September 2015 thru February 2016
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records; Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions;
Record patients' medical information and vital signs; Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions;
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans; Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition;
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity;
Direct and supervise nursing assistants;
Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments;
Administer medication and carry out RN nursing procedures as ordered by physicians;
Administer controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.
Responsible for the care of 4 to 5 patients includes:
dispensing of medications, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, vital signs, wound care, nasopharengeal, oral suctioning, monitor telemetries, cardiac/insulin drips, intravenous therapy, application of dressings, insertion of catheters.
Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems;
Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs; Prepare rooms, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Apalachee Correctional Institution
Registered Nurse
Sneads, Fl 32460
January 2015-November 2017
Provided nursing services, treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety. Provided nursing assessments and interventions including: medical, dental, and psychiatric screenings.
Responded to medical emergencies, provided medical care and prioritized based on acuity.
Assessed inmates for medical emergencies in order to identify any medical issues in need for further care, or provide over the counter med’s, according to protocol guidelines.
Reviewed, scheduled, and evaluated inmates daily for sick call issues, completely conducting a physical assessment and worked closely with health care providers.
Assessed inmates in the infirmary and provided routine medical/psychiatric care, worked closely with health care providers and followed physician’s orders, and documented assessments in concise and complete, timely manner and in the appropriate format.
Administered prescribed medications, performed assessments, and patient teaching.
Triage inmates upon arrival to facility, collect vital signs, and health assessment for historical history in order to identify potential chronic illnesses and/or diseases.
Administer mental health assessments in order to identify behavior disorders, potential risks for self harm, suicidal or homicidal ideations.
Assessed, monitored, and administered medications or treatment to inmates on suicide watch.
Scheduled and administered EKG’s for inmates and interpreted abnormal rhythms to physician’s as needed.
Assisted physician’s with medical and minor procedures.
Review and audit inmate charts for appropriateness of care.
Instructed and educated inmates on discharge planning.
Designated daily assignments to nursing staff.
Inventoried the potentially dangerous instruments daily, per shift.
Assisted with training of nursing staff.
Administer controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.
Performed splinting, suture removal, wound care, IV Therapy, accu-checks, obtained specimens for diagnostic testing, nebulizer treatments, and vision screenings.
Administered psychiatric medication injections, immunizations, insulin injections, while maintaining medical records on the MAR. Educated inmates about primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention screenings.
Conducted yearly wellness evaluations on annual basis.
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Renal / Medical/Surgical Floor
Dothan, AL 36301
July 2014 thru June 2015
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records; Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions;
Responsible for the care of 7 to 8 patients includes:
dispensing of medications, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, vital signs, wound care, nasopharengeal, oral suctioning, monitor telemetries, cardiac/insulin drips, intravenous therapy, application of dressings, insertion of catheters.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs; Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions;
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans;
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition;
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity;
Direct and supervise nursing assistants;
Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments;
Administer medication and carry out RN nursing procedures as ordered by physicians;
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems;
Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs;
Prepare rooms, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Performed bladder scans.
Signature Health Care-Courtyard
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marianna, Florida
October 2013 thru July 2014
Responsible for the care of (30) patients includes:
Dispensing of medications, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, vital signs, wound care, nasopharengeal, oral suctioning, monitor telemetries, cardiac/insulin drips, intravenous therapy, application of dressings, insertion of catheters.
Documenting physician orders as instructed and carrying out LPN services in those orders
Assisting patients with meals, dressing and bathing, ambulatory needs and other daily activities and working to provide positive attitudes to the elderly patients
Providing appropriate response to emergency situations with patients and providing other critical assistance to patients as needed
Administering medication and carryout out other LPN nursing procedures as instructed in the care plans
Contacting a patients’ physicians when urgent or additional care situations are noted
Creating an open line of communication to answer questions and address concerns of patients.
Health Information Specialist Supervisor
Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, FL 32324 February 1994 thru February 1998
June 2000 thru April 2012
Supervision and maintenance of the medical records department in the medical/surgical facility
ICD-9-CM coding and billing of the inpatient and outpatient treatments
Create new medical records as necessary
Audit medical records for deficiencies
Responsible for (5) five employees and yearly training and evaluations
Monitor and evaluate job performances of subordinates
Admit and discharge patients from the medical/surgical unit
Create, format, and edit reports
Responsible for the department policy and procedure updates and modifications
Responsible for the Utilization Review Sub-Committee and recording the monthly meetings and minutes
Ensure that all medical reports received from other medical facilities were stamped and placed in the correct charts in a timely manner
Ensure that the department followed all rules and guidelines according to HIPAA
Responsible for maintaining the destruction of medical records
Maintain a current and updated supply of forms for the unit
Input important patient information (weights, vitals, etc.) in varies computer programs as required: daily, weekly, and monthly
Forwarded the required documents to the medicare billing department to receive eligible funds
Train employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job
Unit Treatment and Rehabilitation Specialist
Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
March 1998 thru June 2000
Monitor residents to ensure that they remain in assigned areas and aid or restrain residents to
prevent injuries
Assist residents with daily activities of living such as: bathing, dressing, and grooming
Accompany residents to and from wards for medical and dental treatments, shopping trips,
and to recreational events
Encourage residents to participate in social, educational, and recreational activities
Document and maintain records of residents’ activities such as: vital signs, eating habits, and daily behavior
Serves meals and feeds residents needing assistance
Correctional Officer
Jefferson Correctional Institution
Monticello, FL 32344
February 1994 thru February 1998
Monitor conduct of inmates according to established policies and procedures to prevent escapes or violence
Prepare written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status and movement
Conduct inmate counts
Assign and supervise inmates’ work assignments
Monitor inmates’ activities including working, exercising, eating, and showering
Search inmates and their living quarters for weapons, drugs, and fire hazards, and any evidence of infractions of rules
Inspect locks, window bars, gates, and fences for signs of tampering.
Operate manual and electronic controlled security equipment maintaining controlled movement of inmates, staff, and the public
Operate the control room; documenting the activities for the entire compound, inventory and control all equipment, weapons, tools, and keys
Patrols yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, and dormitories
Escort inmates to various activities: work sites, medical call, etc.
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