Sharon Nichols
Cartersville
Summary
I would like to use my educational and professional experience as well as my leadership and communication skills to assist my employer in achieving an optimal work outcome.
Energetic and compassionate individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Possesses solid understanding of patient care coordination and demonstrates proficiency in communication and problem-solving. Committed to making positive impact on patient outcomes and enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
CARE COORDINATOR
WellStar Paulding Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, working diligently to address concerns or barriers to care.
- Improved communication among healthcare providers, streamlining the coordination of services for patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Coordinated with external healthcare services to arrange necessary patient treatments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create seamless transitions between various stages of treatment plans, enhancing continuity of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions to home care or rehabilitation facilities.
Admissions Coordinator
Omega Health Care
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Responsible for evaluation of the appropriateness of patients for hospice services utilizing assessment skills/clinical judgement and knowledge of Medicare guidelines
- Chart auditing to monitor and review patients plan of care and documentation ensuring Medicare guidelines are met and maintained
Case Manager
Omega Health Care
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Direct care of the hospice patient and family, applying sound principles of management in planning, organizing and delivering care
- Collaboration of care with interdisciplinary team
ICU/PACU
Cartersville Medical Center
08.2004 - 01.2007
- Care of the medical and surgical intensive care patient and care of the surgical post anesthesia patient
PACU Women’s Center
Brookwood Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Care of the pre and post -operative surgical patient
Home Care Coordinator/Case Manager
Visiting Nursing Association
10.1994 - 01.2000
- Coordination of home care services for patients at UAB Hospital by collaborating with the health care team including physicians, social workers and clinical coordinators
- Other positions held with VNA include: Staff Nurse, Team Leader, Intake Nurse, United Mine Workers Geriatric Case Manager and Home Care Coordinator at The Kirklin Clinic
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse Cardiovascular Recovery and Step-down Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
07.1990 - 10.1994
- Care of the immediate post-operative heart surgery patient and step-down cardiac patient
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama01.1990
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Documentation
- Patient education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Insurance practices
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
Timeline
CARE COORDINATOR
WellStar Paulding Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Admissions Coordinator
Omega Health Care
04.2011 - 10.2014
Case Manager
Omega Health Care
04.2011 - 10.2014
ICU/PACU
Cartersville Medical Center
08.2004 - 01.2007
PACU Women’s Center
Brookwood Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
Home Care Coordinator/Case Manager
Visiting Nursing Association
10.1994 - 01.2000
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse Cardiovascular Recovery and Step-down Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
07.1990 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University
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