Sheree Hopkins
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania- Dept of Corrections
11.2022 - Current
- Charge nurse responsible for overseeing care of inmates and direction of staff
- Responding to medical emergencies within the institution, Infirmary care and mental health needs
- Case management of inmates transferring within the state of Pennsylvania
- Team lead when supervisor is not on site
- Oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on DOC policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN Utilization Review Nurse
Capital Blue Cross
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Determined medical necessity of services through utilization review processes
- Apply medical criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
LPN Primary Care Nurse
Veteran’s Health Administration
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Explained procedures to patients, performed ECG, glucometer checks, phlebotomy when needed
- Administration of immunizations, charting, medical and mental health triaging
IV Team
Pinnacle Health Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked independently nightshift within the West Shore Hospital starting IVs
- PICC line and Central line blood draws & dressing changes
- Obtained peripheral blood draws when needed by the phlebotomy department
Medical Claims Review Nurse LPN
National Government Services
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Review of claims for accurate billing to prevent over/underpayment and/or fraud
LPN Staff Nurse
Commonwealth of PA-Department of Corrections
07.2003 - 08.2011
- Recording of physical/behavioral status of patients and other information in patients’ chart
- Administering various medications and treatments
- Venipuncture and IV therapy
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
05.2022
LPN Diploma - undefined
Lebanon County Career & Technology Center
Lebanon, PA06.2003
Skills
- Emergency care
- Palliative care
- Cardiac care
- Mental health care
- Respiratory support
- Direct patient care
- Emergency procedures
- Infection control measures
- Medication and IV administration
- Team training and development
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania- Dept of Corrections
11.2022 - Current
LPN Utilization Review Nurse
Capital Blue Cross
10.2020 - 05.2022
LPN Primary Care Nurse
Veteran’s Health Administration
10.2017 - 10.2020
IV Team
Pinnacle Health Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2017
Medical Claims Review Nurse LPN
National Government Services
08.2011 - 09.2016
LPN Staff Nurse
Commonwealth of PA-Department of Corrections
07.2003 - 08.2011
LPN Diploma - undefined
Lebanon County Career & Technology Center
Associates of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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