Sharon Wilkerson
Daleville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with 13 years of experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in clinical, long-term care, and rehabilitation settings. Skilled in vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and patient education. Known for strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm and efficient in fast-paced environments. Committed to supporting patient wellness and improving outcomes through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke
04.1995 - 05.2015
- Reviewed denial letters issued by insurance companies to ensure that they were appropriate and timely.
- Analyzed utilization data to identify patterns and make recommendations for cost-effective care delivery.
- Provided feedback to healthcare providers on clinical documentation improvement to support utilization review.
- Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for services delivered to patients.
- Performed pre-certification, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of inpatient and outpatient services.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke
05.1982 - 04.1995
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley
Roanoke
12.1977 - 05.1982
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
Sewing Machine Operator
Maid Best
Salem
04.1975 - 12.1977
- Ensured that all garments were sewn together properly using correct stitches and techniques.
- Operated single needle and multi-needle industrial sewing machines to assemble apparel components.
- Monitored production output levels and reported any issues to supervisor promptly.
- Utilized knowledge of fabrics to select proper thread type for each job.
- Adjusted tension on threads, needles, bobbins, stitch length, feed dogs. as needed.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
CHRV School of Nursing
Roanoke05-1982
Skills
- Outstanding clinical skills: assessments, monitoring, wound care, medication administration, patient and family communications
- Proficient with Epic, Clintrac, McKesson, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and problem solve, both independently as a member of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Certification
- LPN License
Timeline
Utilization Review Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
04.1995 - 05.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
05.1982 - 04.1995
Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley
12.1977 - 05.1982
Sewing Machine Operator
Maid Best
04.1975 - 12.1977
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
CHRV School of Nursing
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