Sheri Frost

• Chaired employee safety committee to enhance safety culture within hospital and empower safety officers.
• Provided education on workplace safety to various departments.
• Reviewed new hire medical screenings, labs, and drug screens for employment clearance.
• Facilitated communication among healthcare providers, employers, insurance companies, and legal representatives regarding employee health issues.
• Assisted with workers' compensation claims by completing necessary forms and updating recovery progress.
• Tracked injury rates and delivered targeted education to reduce workplace injuries.
• Collaborated with infection prevention and risk management to address safety concerns.
• Participated in workplace violence committee and supported employees post-incident through subcommittee involvement.

Orchestrated flu vaccination clinic, achieving participation from 900 employees

• Reviewed medical charts for patients in emergency departments and medical floors for transfers to Research Psychiatric Center.
• Established effective communication with RPC psychiatrists, ER providers, and nursing supervisors to enhance patient care.
• Supervised staff and managed daily operations within patient access department.
• Conducted behavioral health assessments via telehealth to evaluate care needs and safety risks.

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' medical and emotional needs.
• Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration according to physician orders.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate thorough patient care.
• Performed initial assessments to determine hospice eligibility for new patients.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Responded promptly to emergencies involving hospice patients, delivering crisis intervention as needed.
• Guided patients on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses, including pain control and nutrition counseling.

• Conducted mental health assessments to identify patient needs and risks.
• Delivered effective crisis intervention during acute psychiatric episodes.
• Completed hands-on medical screenings for new patients admitted to inpatient unit.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance.
• Oversaw and mentored new intake staff

• Delivered after-hours emergent care for hospice patients during 7 days on, 7 days off schedule.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals, including social workers, chaplains, and pharmacists.
• Coordinated with physicians to optimize patient treatment plans.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients in hospice settings.
• Counseled families on grief management techniques during terminal illness.

• Delivered comprehensive nursing services in locked unit focused on dementia patients with complex needs.
  Assessed and documented patient conditions, including behavioral challenges and end of life care.
  Coordinated with healthcare staff to implement effective interventions tailored to individual patients.
  Supported family members through education on managing dementia-related issues.

• Served lower-income and homeless populations with chronic mental health illnesses as day program nurse.
  Managed medications for participants unable to self-administer.
  Conducted weekly Clozaril monitoring clinic to ensure safe management and participant well-being.

• Worked as a staff nurse on inpatient medical psychiatric unit. From February 2006 to May 2008 the unit was located at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The unit was then moved to their sister hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital from May 2008 to February 2013.
• Provided specialized care for psychiatric patients with complex medical needs.
  
• Oriented new graduate registered nurses to ensure comprehensive training in specialized unit protocols.

Delivered patient care in detox and adult dual diagnosis inpatient units at Beth Israel Medical Center, Manhattan, New York.

Provided nursing support for adult and geriatric psychiatric units at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Managed care within adult psychiatric inpatient unit at John George Psychiatric Pavilion, San Leandro, California.

Served in detox and adult psychiatric inpatient units at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.

• Contributed to inpatient care in adolescent and child psychiatric unit.
  Progressed from staff nurse to evening charge nurse, enhancing team leadership.
  Managed patient assessments and treatment plans for diverse mental health needs.
  Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support.