SANDRA D. WHISKER

*** *. *** **. ****** IL *****

309-***-****

Education

Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL

Associates Degree in Nursing

Objective

To obtaining a position that will provide an opportunity for me to serve a progressive and patient care orientated medical practice, my professional peers and patients with diligence, integrity, and enthusiasm as an RN.

Employment

2020- Present OSF Motherhouse, Germantown Hills, Il RN

Care for the sisters of OSF, daily ADL’s, assistance with ambulation, medication administration, charting, assessments, assist with meals, education, ordering medication, training staff, ordering supplies and other duties as directed.

2018-2020 Kentucky State Penitentiary, Eddyville, KY, RN Clinic Manager

Functioning as an RN in a maximum security facility of 800 men, clinics set up scheduling, medication administration to inmates, assist and work 7 bed unit, wound care, inmate assessment, transferring orders, transfer of medical charts to other facilities, work in pharmacy to verify daily medication dispensing, health clinic set up, health status listings, update charts, clinic flow sheets, medical directors clinics and ordering supplies.

2018- 2019 Baptist Health Hospice, Madisonville, KY PRN RN Case Manager

Following Medicare guidelines for admissions to hospice, providing care with team approach.Providing hospice care to patients and family members. Supervisory visits of CNA’s, patient assessment, ordering equipment, medication, symptom management, collaborating with staff members regarding admissions, care, therapy and services. Charting on patients daily, IDT charting, supervisory visit charting, continuous care management, wound management and general inpatient care.

2018 - 2018 CURO Health Services, Avalon Hospice, Bloomington, IL Director of Operations, RN.

Following Medicare guidelines for admissions to hospice, providing care with team approach. Responsible for hiring, completing hiring aspects, training and overseeing clinical staff. Chart reviews, assessments, overseeing IDT meetings, assuring compliance with Medicare and billing aspects. Medication billing, DME billing, monthly insurance billing, ordering supplies, monthly staff meetings and trainings, budget meetings, QAPI sessions, and other designated reports.

2016 - 2018 Safe Haven Hospice, Lincoln, IL RN Case Manager, Director of Hospice & prior Patient Care Manager.

Following Medicare guidelines for admissions to hospice, providing care with team approach. Responsible for hiring, training and overseeing clinical staff. Chart reviews, assessments, overseeing IDT meetings, assuring compliance with Medicare and billing aspects. Medication billing, DME billing, monthly insurance billing, ordering supplies, monthly staff meetings and trainings, budget meetings, QAPI sessions,

and other designated reports.

2012 - 2015 Hospice Compassus, Bloomington, IL

Providing hospice care to patients and family members. Supervisory visits of CNA’s, screening and admission of patients,patient assessment, ordering equipment, medication, symptom management, collaborating with staff members regarding admissions, care, therapy and services. Charting on patients daily, IDT charting, supervisory visit charting, continuous care management, wound management and general inpatient care.

2011 - 2012 VITAS Hospice, Peoria, IL

Providing hospice care to patients and family members. Supervisory visits of LPN’s, CNA’s, patient assessment, ordering equipment, medication, symptom management, collaborating with staff members regarding admissions, care, therapy and services. Charting on patients daily, IDT charting, supervisory visit charting, continuous care management, wound management and general inpatient care.

2011 -2011 Advanced Correctional Health, Peoria, IL

Functioning as an RN in at county jail facilities with male and female population. Assisting in clinics, medication administration to inmates, work in urgent care, wound care, inmate assessment, sick call, transferring orders, transfer of medical charts to other facilities, health clinic set up, health status listings, update charts, blood draws, Federal and US Marshall paperwork, training nurses, ordering supplies.

2006 - 2012 Wexford Health, Illinois Department of Corrections, Pontiac, IL

Functioning as an RN in a maximum security facility of 1800 men, assisting in clinics, medication administration to inmates, assist and work in urgent care, 12 bed infirmary, wound care, inmate assessment, transferring orders, transfer of medical charts to other facilities, work in pharmacy to verify daily medication dispensing, health clinic set up, health status listings, update charts, clinic flow sheets, medical directors clinics and ordering supplies.

2007-2008 The Staffing Difference Agency, Peoria, IL

Assigned to numerous facilities as an LPN. Performed basics physical assessment of residents, ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens, documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medication, wound care, discharge, admission and follow-up care. Provided patient and family education on topics including, nutrition, care needs, pain management and safety. Collaborated with staff in development of care plans.

License and Certification

Illinois RN 041.390491 5-31-2024

American Heart Association CPR