Sheryl Walter
Berkeley
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in leading patient care initiatives and mentoring nursing staff. Proven skills in documentation, infection control, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage RN Hospice
JourneyCare
2023.01 - 2025.10
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and improve outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinic Team Leader
JourneyCare
2015.05 - 2023.01
- Led clinic operations to enhance patient care and service delivery efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, reducing patient wait times and optimizing workflow.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient care strategies and goals.
- Managed budget allocations for clinic resources, enhancing operational effectiveness and cost control.
Director of Nursing
Continuum
2010.01 - 2014.05
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and staff performance.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing across departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care pathways and reduce hospital readmission rates.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness and morale.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL2016-01
Associate of Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL2009-05
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
Faith Community Nursing Certification
Timeline
Triage RN Hospice
JourneyCare
2023.01 - 2025.10
Clinic Team Leader
JourneyCare
2015.05 - 2023.01
Director of Nursing
Continuum
2010.01 - 2014.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College