Sherry Janis
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Nursing professional with strong background in disability case management. Skilled in assessing individual needs, developing tailored action plans, and providing client support. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to achieve results through empathetic communication and thorough problem-solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Disability Case Manager
Cowan Insurance Group
12.2019 - Current
- Review and assess medical information related to disability claims
- Communicate decisions to employers
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop appropriate workplace accommodations for employees experiencing disabilities
- Aim to facilitate a smooth return-to-work process while adhering to company policies and regulatory guidelines
Registered Nurse in Post-Anesthetic Care Unit
07.2014 - 01.2024
- Provide care to a diverse population in an acute care setting, both independently and within a team
- Safely recover patients from surgery, including extubating, airway management, cardiac monitoring, administering medication, and managing post-op complications
- Manage PCA pumps and epidurals
- CNO Registration no: 0085274
Registered Emergency Nurse
Grand River Hospital
06.2003 - 07.2014
- Deliver effective nursing care in emergency situations
- Assess clients with acute illnesses or injuries
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
- Provide triage and charge nurse duties
- Administer lifesaving medications and manage critical patients according to ACLS guidelines
- Prioritize patient care and apply critical thinking during traumas per TNCC guidelines
- Provide nursing care across the lifespan, perform IV insertions, lab collection, EKG/cardiac monitoring, administration of blood products
Continuing Education Instructor
Conestoga College
03.2008 - 04.2008
- Review and teach various musculo-skeletal and integument emergencies
- Complete student evaluations
Registered Emergency Nurse
Ottawa Civic Hospital
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Perform the same Emergency RN duties as listed above in a teaching hospital environment
Registered Emergency Nurse
Grand River Hospital
05.2000 - 08.2002
- Perform the same Emergency RN duties as listed above
Education
Psychology Programme, 1 Year Completed -
Laurentian University
Sudbury, ONPost-Diploma B.Sc.N. Programme -
McMaster University
Hamilton, ONRegistered Nursing -
Cambrian College
Sudbury, ON01.2000
Skills
- Disability Case Management
- Workplace Accommodations
- Return-to-Work Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Information Review
- Collaboration with Healthcare Providers
- Effective communication
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Acute Care and Emergency Nursing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Bilingual communication
Certification
Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario, Active
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Disability Case Manager
Cowan Insurance Group
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse in Post-Anesthetic Care Unit
07.2014 - 01.2024
Continuing Education Instructor
Conestoga College
03.2008 - 04.2008
Registered Emergency Nurse
Grand River Hospital
06.2003 - 07.2014
Registered Emergency Nurse
Ottawa Civic Hospital
09.2002 - 05.2003
Registered Emergency Nurse
Grand River Hospital
05.2000 - 08.2002
Psychology Programme, 1 Year Completed -
Laurentian University
Post-Diploma B.Sc.N. Programme -
McMaster University
Registered Nursing -
Cambrian College
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