Victor Valley Program Instructor
Resume:
Cheryl Charline Walker, RN
******.*.******@*******.*** • 1-760-***-****
Newberry Springs, CA
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with 20+ year successful track record delivering optimal patient care by leveraging capacity of empathy and compassion, as well as complying with industry best practices.
Area of Expertise
Nursing Practices
Hospice Management
Patient Care
Symptom Management
Pain Management
Charting & EMR Management
Regulatory Compliance
Patient Triage Procedures
Medication Administration
Review Referrals
QAPI And QI Activities
Team Management & Development
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing
Victor Valley College
Victor Valley, CA
Associate of Science in General Studies
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA
Professional Training
Preceptor Nurse Program Instructor
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse (47699)
Affiliations
Published in Who’s Who (2008, 2015)
Technical Proficiencies
McKesson Devero Casamba Microsoft Office Suite (Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint)
Qualifications Summary
Demonstrated ability conducting comprehensive patient assessments inclusive of recording patient medical history, symptoms, and vital signs and documenting findings in patient charts.
Adept at coordinating staff schedules, reviewing staff performance, and ensuring quality patient care, as well as developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Effective communicator with ability to collaborate with colleagues, manage teams, facilitate team training, as well as educate and counsel patients and family members.
Career Experience
Bristol Hospice, Riverside, CA 2020
Registered Nurse, Hospice Triage
Coordinated team schedule, shifts, and workflow. Oversaw patient care, ensuring comfort and safety. Triaged patients. Conducted physical examinations and patient assessments. Obtained and documented patient medical history. Updated patient records. Formulated and submitted triage reports. Enforced compliance with industry best practice, standards, and regulations. Facilitated staff training on patient care, medication regimes, and disease process.
Successfully leveraged excellent symptom management skills to ensure optimal patient care.
Reviewed charts for completeness, regulatory compliance, and areas for improvement in patient care.
Credited for assistance in transfer from Visiting Nurse Association to Bristol Hospice.
Visiting Nurse Association, CA 2012 – 2020
RN, Hospice Triage Manager After Hours Manager Interim Hospice Director
Oversaw seven-member team consisting of RNs and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Coordinated team schedule, workflow, and duties. Spearheaded triage calls. Reviewed team performance and conducted performance evaluations. Facilitated team training, ensuring familiarity with various procedures. Collaborated in quality control reviews. Ensured compliance with company, state, and federal policies and regulations. Mentored staff and assisted with crisis situations, medication management, and handling of difficult patients.
Championed development and implementation of first Triage Program in 2012.
Appointed as Interim Hospice Director, overseeing 200+ patients, due to outstanding nursing, leadership, and management abilities.
Expertise in reviewing charts for completeness, compliance with State and federal regulations, and identifying areas to improve patient care.
Improved facility operations, cost effectiveness, charting, and community relationships.
Excellent patient care demonstrated through face-to-face and telephonic consultations.
Additional Experience
RN, Case Manager (Home Health) Hospice Educator Hospice Manager, Visiting Nurse Association, Inland Counties, CA
RN, Staff Nurse (Med/Surg/ICU/CCU), Barstow Community Hospital, Barstow, CA
Awards
Outstanding Years of Service, Visiting Nurse Association
Employee of the Month, Barstow Community Hospital
Outstanding Years of Service, Barstow Community Hospital
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