Cheryl Douglass
Conway,SC
Summary
. Experienced with providing compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patient comfort and dignity. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of pain management techniques and emotional support strategies. Track record of working effectively within interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Programs
Health Care Partner of SC
Conway, SC
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration in patient management.
- Led training sessions for staff on new clinical guidelines and best practices to enhance service delivery.
- Fostered relationships with external stakeholders to promote program visibility and support community health objectives.
- Designed comprehensive training materials for staff, resulting in consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Analyzed program outcomes to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making during strategic planning sessions.
Chief Nursing Officer
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
Conway, SC
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Nurse Supervisor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Cheraw, SC
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Nurse Educator
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
08.2007 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented nursing curricula to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated interactive workshops and simulations for hands-on nursing skill development.
- Mentored nursing students in clinical settings, fostering critical thinking and patient care skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of Chesterfield County
Chesterfield, SC
02.2002 - 05.2005
- Managed comprehensive patient care plans to ensure holistic support for patients and families.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among caregivers.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options, fostering informed decision-making.
- Provided symptom management and pain relief for terminally ill patients through careful assessment and appropriate medication administration.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by ensuring that their wishes were respected throughout the course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, interventions, and evaluations for optimal patient outcomes.
Nurse Supervisor
Byerly Hospital
Hartsville, SC
01.1980 - 01.2002
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient care challenges and improve outcomes.
- Implemented staff training programs focused on enhancing clinical skills and compliance with policies.
- Optimized resource utilization by regularly assessing staffing needs and making appropriate adjustments according to census fluctuations and acuity levels.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC12.1979
Skills
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Needs Assessment
- Nursing Process
- Training and Development
- Medical Issues Management
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Nursing Protocols
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Condition Assessment
- In-Service Education Planning
- Facility Oversight
- Job Performance Evaluations
- Medicare Compliance
- Recruitment and Staffing
Certification
American Heart BLS Instructor
Expires 11/26
Timeline
Director of Clinical Programs
Health Care Partner of SC
04.2025 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2024
Nurse Supervisor
McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2019
Nurse Educator
Northeastern Technical College
08.2007 - 08.2015
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of Chesterfield County
02.2002 - 05.2005
Nurse Supervisor
Byerly Hospital
01.1980 - 01.2002
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College