Sherrill Whately
About Sherrill Whately
Sherrill Whately is a Senior Quality Information Specialist with extensive experience in nursing and healthcare quality. She has worked in various roles, including as a Licensed Acupuncturist and RN Clinical Abstraction Specialist, and possesses over 20 years of experience in critical care and chart review.
Work at Q-Centrix
Sherrill Whately holds the position of Senior Quality Information Specialist at Q-Centrix, a role she has maintained since 2017. In this capacity, she focuses on quality information management and clinical documentation. Her responsibilities include ensuring accurate data abstraction and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. This position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in chart review and clinical documentation.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Q-Centrix, Sherrill Whately is also employed as an RN Clinical Abstraction Specialist at Banner Health since 2017, working remotely. She has been serving as a Quality RN at Tucson Medical Center since 2011, where she applies her nursing expertise to enhance patient care quality. Furthermore, she has been self-employed as a Licensed Acupuncturist in the Tucson, Arizona area since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Sherrill Whately earned her Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Han University of Traditional Medicine, completing her studies from 2011 to 2016. She also holds a Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, which she obtained between 2002 and 2004. Her educational background supports her extensive clinical experience and her strong interest in the role of Clinical Documentation Specialist.
Professional Background
Sherrill Whately has over 20 years of experience in nursing, with a focus on Critical Care, Telemetry, and Emergency Room settings. She worked as a Critical Care RN at Carondelet Health Network from 1987 to 2004 for 17 years. Following that, she served as an RN Case Manager at the same organization from 2004 to 2011. Her diverse experience in various nursing roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of patient care and clinical processes.
Experience in Chart Review
Whately possesses over 18 years of experience in chart review specifically for Core Measures, emphasizing real-time intervention and abstraction for the ACC/NCDR Registry. This extensive experience has contributed to her expertise in quality information management and clinical documentation, making her a valuable asset in her current roles.