Teri Sasse RN, MS

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Skilled and highly trained healthcare professional with a strong background in patient/professional education, advocacy, and clinical management practices. Eager to leverage education and passion for training into a clinical nurse educator, case manager, or clinical research role. Knowledge of Managed care, Medicare, Medicaid and Community Services

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Geriatric Patients Patient Advocacy/Education Home Health Care

Astute Clinical Skills Hospice/Palliative Care Clinical Research

Professional Communication Skills Relationship Building Professional Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Morselife Health Systems Hospice and Palliative Care Sept 2020-present

Employed as a Palliative Care Assessment nurse which includes in person hospital visit and/or home visits to

determine if patient meets criteria for Morselife hospice and palliative care program

Assessed palliative care patients and collaborated with the patient/families in development of a multidisciplinary plan of care by identifying patient needs and consulting with appropriate therapies that would benefit patients POC and help to meet their bio-psycho-social needs

Collaborated with patients, family, physicians and other disciplines to discuss plan of care goals

Educated family on the benefits of palliative care post hospitalization for assessment and development of mutually agreed upon goals of care to manage disease exacerbation or other symptom management

Assigned a census of palliative care patients to perform physical assessment, monitor/update plan of care and outcomes on a 3-4 week basis

Consulted with social worker to identify community resources that patient could benefit from in plan of care

Participation in weekly IDG meetings for palliative care patients

Assisted the hospice team with admissions and/or visits to patients that need to be evaluated immediately due to medical issues.

CLINICAL NURSE III I Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord, NC Nov 2018-Nov 2019

Employed as a clinical nurse on a 38 bed postoperative unit providing care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, trauma and pain management procedure

Planned and implemented patients plans of care from admission to discharge

Collaborated care with physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy teams

Consulted with Case Managers regarding patient condition and patient support system

Managed patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Pulmonary disease

Communicated with medical residents and physician staff regarding patient conditions and outcomes

MEDICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST Conduent, Boca Raton, FL July 2016- January2017

Delivered detailed information to professionals, patients and family members about cardiovascular and oncology drugs, potential side effects, adverse events, etc.

Assessed and detailed a complete medical history on all incoming patients in order for pharmaceutical company to determine drug therapy outcomes or adverse events

Engaged with healthcare professionals about drug therapies including all areas of prescribing information, contraindications, side effects, dosing, mechanism of action.

GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES & PROFESSIONAL MARKETING Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. Ft Lauderdale, FL Jan 2013- April 2015

Aided in the effective delivery of the strategic marketing plan from the manufacturer to global sales offices. Built and sustained key partnerships to drive sales. Supervised a staff of two professionals in the facilitation of continuing clinical education programs.

Presented to managed care programs, gaining sole provider status for three plans covering 10M+ lives.

Developed a three-day training on diabetes disease state management and product specifications.

Helped develop clinical protocols for IRB-approved clinical trials in collaboration with international/domestic partners.

DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL MARKETING & EDUCATION Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. 2007-2013

Reviewed risk management plans/hazard analysis and policies required to bring product to market. Developed the clinical strategic plan and budgets to support the internal product launches and product clinical management. Developed and presented all educational marketing materials for the healthcare professional audience.

Controlled the annual clinical marketing and education budget of $700k.

Coordinated training and materials, as well as on-boarding for 500+ diagnostics, field sales reps, and customer care personnel.

SENIOR MANAGER OF PROFESSIONAL MARKETING & EDUCATION Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. 2003-2007

Led the development and implementation of professional education programs. Oversaw up to ten professionals in building awareness of products, training's, and other services. Offered clinical support for field sales representatives to boost sales outcomes.

Coordinated clinical studies for new product launches, including protocol development and data analysis.

Trained sales team on selling and marketing strategies to boost revenue generation.

Previous Nipro roles:

Regional Manager, Southeast (2000 to 2002)

Team Leader/Trainer, New Sales Representatives (1999 to 2000)

Sr. Territory Manager/Education Coordinator (1997 to 1999) Education Coordinator (January 1995 to 1997)

PATIENT CARE & ADVOCACY

CLINICAL NURSE III Nov 2018-Nov 2019

Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord, NC

Employed as a clinical nurse III on a 38 bed postoperative unit for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and pain management procedures

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR ADMISSIONS NURSE CLINICIAN

Northside Home Care Services, Atlanta, GA (2 years)

Tasked with coordinating patient care alongside registered nurses and home healthcare aides for 50 patients. Compiled and assessed care plans and admissions for clients.

ASSISTANT UNIT MANAGER

Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA (2 years)

Managed 45 RNs, LPNs, and paraprofessionals on the operation of a 42-bed med-surgical unit.

STAFF NURSE MED-SURGICAL UNIT

Kennestone Hospital Marietta, GA (10 years)

EDUCATION & CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS

University of North Carolina Nurse Refresher Program Graduate 9/2018

Georgia State University Clinical Nurse Specialist MS-1989

Florida State University BSN-1983

Active Florida Multi State License expires 4/2023

American Heart Association BLS Certified 9/2022

Kane Educational Seminars IV Certification 8/2021

Current Memberships

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)

Previously Active Memberships: American Diabetes Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators, Diabetes Technology Society

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