Nancy Sehy, RN, CHPCA

Manager of Hospice

Summary

• Employed at Sarah Bush Lincoln since 2012
• Hospice Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring quality and compliance
• Helped develop and currently manage the Palliative Care program, launched in 2014

Education

• Associate's Degree in Applied Science, Cardinal Stritch University, 1994

Certifications

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator, 2018

Professional Involvement

• 2013-2019 Member of the Board of Directors for Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Served as Chair of Veterans Committee, Chair of Education Committee, and member of Communications and Membership Committee
• Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association member
• Center to Advance Palliative Care member

Personal Note

• The reason we become nurses is to help people. There is no greater privilege than to be a part of helping a patient and family leading up to and beyond a death. It is such an intimate time in a family’s life, and so many opportunities abound for a nurse to educate, support, advocate, and provide compassionate care. Both Palliative Care and Hospice provide an opportunity for holistic assessment, not only of the physical condition of the patient, but the psychosocial, spiritual, bereavement, and personal care needs, as well as collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and community resources to plan how to meet same.

Contact Information

Sarah Bush Lincoln
Prairie Pavilion 2
1004 Health Center Drive
Mattoon, IL 61938
nsehy@sblhs.org