Jerri Raybourne Archer
Volunteers of America
Louisville
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Results-driven case management professional with track record of effective client advocacy and support. Experienced in conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized care plans to meet client needs. Collaborates seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams and adapts to dynamic situations to ensure optimal client outcomes.
Work History
Case Manager
8 Months- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for clients, addressing individual needs and goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers, ensuring timely access to resources.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client eligibility for programs and services offered.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community organizations to enhance support networks.
- Developed individualized service plans for clients to address housing stability and resource access.
- Coordinated with community organizations to provide essential support services for at-risk populations.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for diverse client needs.
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring access to vital services and resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Developed individualized employment plans for clients to enhance job readiness and marketability.
- Coordinated job placement services, connecting clients with local employers and resources.
RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist, Staff Development Coordinator, Wound Care Lead
2 Years 4 Months- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist, Staff Development Coordinator, Wound Care Lead
1 Year 1 Month- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist, Staff Development Coordinator, Wound Care Lead
2 Years 11 Months- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly improving compliance rates within the facility.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced efficiency in patient flow and resource management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated nursing practices through data analysis, driving improvements in compliance with healthcare standards.
RN, BSN, Case Management
4 Years 9 Months- Coordinated care of Active Duty and Retired soldiers as well as dependents of soldiers to include:
- Entered referrals for specialty clinics in CHCS for off and on post providers based on requests from neurologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, and TBI OT.
- Entering laboratory/radiological imaging test orders proficiently in CHCS per provider requests for diagnostic and treatment purposes
- Coordinated with the referral department to ensure referrals were appointed in a timely manner to meet access to care
- Relayed patient health information and records to off and on post facilities involved in care, ensuring client privacy was maintained.
- Coordinate appointments with collaborating disciplines involved in care within the hospital and off-post facilities
- Entering laboratory/radiological imaging tests orders proficiently in CHCS per provider requests for diagnostic and treatment purposes
- Tracked and maintained client care appointment dates and information during monthly meetings.
- Assisted soldiers in correct documentation of claims during the MEB process, as well as assisted with research of records to support documented claims
- Assisted soldiers in correct documentation of claims during the MEB process, as well as assisted with research of records to support documented claims
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Case management
Documentation proficiency
Case documentation
Time management
Trauma-informed care
Case planning
Report writing
Problem-solving
Documentation and reporting
Relationship building
Active listening
Case management reporting
Certification
- Certified Infection Preventionist
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Case Manager
Volunteers of America
2025.12 - CurrentRead More
RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist, Staff Development Coordinator, Wound Care Lead
Klondike Nursing
2021.04 - 2023.08Read More
RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist, Staff Development Coordinator, Wound Care Lead
Cherokee Park Rehab
2020.03 - 2021.04Read More
RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist, Staff Development Coordinator, Wound Care Lead
Clifton Oaks Care
2018.04 - 2021.03Read More
RN, BSN, Case Management
Ireland Army Hospital-Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic
2014.02 - 2018.11Read More
Indiana University Southeast
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR INFECTION PREVENTIONIST, STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, WOUND CARE LEAD
- I have been a nurse for seventeen years and have worked in a variety of settings. I have performed as a floor nurse, case manager, infection control and preventionist, staff development coordinator, wound care nurse/lead, and have been a member of management and nursing administration. The roles most performed are infection control/preventionist, staff development coordinator, and wound care lead. The last year and a half have been dedicated to furthering my education and spending time with family members through difficult and unexpected changes.
- As infection preventionist I was responsible for the development and implementation of an infection control program for the facility to include educating staff and clients, development of policy and procedures to adhere to CDC and CMS guidelines, monitoring adherence to infection control policies and procedures, antibiotic stewardship, collection of data and contact tracing for emerging infections and MDRO’s within the facility, maintain and monitor staff and client vaccination status and record per CDC regulations and guidelines. Ensured adherence to state and federal guidelines and requirements for infections within the facility and per agency guidelines, and reporting of occurrences of infectious conditions and MDRO emergence to governing bodies.
- As staff development coordinator I was responsible for training and records maintenance of training completed and required training by staff as outlined by CMS guidelines and agency policy. This included monitoring of staff skills performance during care provided with additional monitoring of governing body sites and training for updated materials and mandatory training requirements. Educated staff on continued education requirements as needed as well as annual learning requirements and training for licensure.
- As wound care lead, I was responsible for performing wound care and dressing changes as prescribed for those residing within the facility having open areas to skin. Assessment of skin was performed by me upon admission to facility with accurate documentation of wound presence, stage, location, and characteristics completed. Wound care orders and treatments were verified with admitting provider with treatments performed as ordered and monitoring of wound status completed with each dressing change. Weekly wound measurements were completed and documented with appropriate reports generated displaying data for wound presence, deterioration, or improvement of condition. Collaboration was completed weekly with all administrative staff and treating providers to ensure proper treatments were in place as specified by the wound and resident/client condition. Ordering supplies for floor staff completing wound care was completed weekly in this role as well.
Continued Education
I am currently pursing my PhD in public health with a concentration on infectious disease.