Anton F. Shanin
Encino,CA
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with six years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Experienced in conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing, and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Most passionate about patient and family education and the promotion of wellness to mitigate the disease burden affecting local communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Pacific Med Corp
11.2024 - Current
- Prescription of medications for Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) such as methadone and buprenoprhine. Monitor patients for side effects and adjusting dosages as needed.
- Performing thorough medical assessments of new and continuing patients, including a complete physical examination, discussion and documentation of mental health history, to determine a patient's suitability for treatment and any other burdening medical or mental health conditions.
- Ensuring the smooth admission process for new and returning patients, including provision of routine blood work such as VDRL, HCV, CBC, chemistry profiles. Application and reading of PPD, including revision of patient's CXRs.
- Assessment, management, and referrals for a wide variety of medical and mental health conditions as part of comprehensive OUD management.
- Reviewing of all test results, including CXRs and EKG, and physical examinations with appropriate follow-up and referrals to appropriate care.
- Provision of annular tuberculin skin tests and follow-up.
- Provision of direct primary care.
- Function independently within healthcare team.
- Referral to the appropriate level of care according to healthcare needs of the patient, including ER and in-patient referrals.
- Provide independent admission to MMP and OMDS programs, including pregnant patient and adolescents.
- Maintaining a complete and comprehensive medical records, which include progress notes, acute, and permanent problem lists.
- Provides an emergency treatment in the event of a drug overdose and related health issues.
- Provides back up and supervision for the dispensing nurse.
- Review and interpret drug screen results and check for negative results and follows-up with documentation.
- Provision of medical evaluation on pregnant patients, hospitalized patients, patients absent for more than three days, annual evaluations and physical examinations, and patients with abnormal lab results or any other medical or mental health problems that may need documentation and referrals.
- Review of monthly medication sheets with transfer of all doses at the end of the month to the new medication sheets for the following month.
- Anticipation of patient crisis situations and development of therapeutic interventions to prevent or minimize their occurrence.
- Assist in collection and tabulation of all patients data relevant to evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
- Knowledge of the availability of the treatment program available to the patients including but not limited to in-patient programs, residential programs, outpatient programs, and job development and placement services.
- Provision of counseling and education to patient about their treatment plan, medication management, relapse prevention, and modification of lifestyle according to each patient unique healthcare needs.
- Close collaboration with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, LVNs, councillors, mental health providers, and social workers to ensure effective treatment approach.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records, including documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, patient interactions, and each patient unique healthcare needs.
- Ensuring that all treatment and medication administration adheres to state and federal regulations, including adherence to HIPAA guidelines, in accordance to the State of California regulations.
- Document chronologically and in-sequence at a minimum of twice a month program patient activities and solidification of the data of the patient with the goal of realization of program objectives and in keeping with the traditional program philosophy of the provision of the holistic care for all patients.
- Maintain a caseload of patients and carry out all assignments at the direction of the program manager.
Relief Family Nurse Practitioner
El Pueblo Medical Clinic
09.2024 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive physical examinations, diagnoses and treats patients, issues information, and initiates emergency care referrals to a population ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients, including provision of women's health.
- Provides medical clinical coverage and is responsible and accountable for the continuity of healthcare for patients across the lifespan, managing acute and chronic illnesses, placing emphasis on disease prevention and early disease management.
- Orders, reviews, and interprets laboratory results, x-rays, EKG's, and Ultrasound.
- Analyzes pertinent health information to determine patient health status, identifies differential diagnoses based on patient history, physical examinations, and clinical findings, and initiates discussion with the patient according to the results.
- Prescribes, administers, and dispenses medication, including controlled substances schedules II to V.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Acts as an advocate for underserved patients requiring immediate medical action to improve healthcare status or makes informed decisions about the appropriate modification of healthcare treatment plans according to the needs of each patient.
- Consult with the physician as needed to formulate a care plan, implement treatment options beyond the scope of a Family Nurse Practitioner's practice, review mental assessments, and/or discuss advanced options in the disease management process.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including biopsies, suturing, wound care, incisions and drainage, and nail removals.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to manage Diabetes Mellitus type II and management of its complications.
- Advanced cultural competence within the practice environment through ongoing education efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services.
- Improved patient understanding and compliance by developing and delivering clear educational materials on disease management.
Registered Nurse I
LAC+USC Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2022
- Provides independent, comprehensive professional nursing care to diverse groups of telemetry/coronary care unit hospital patients specializing in diabetic care and other endocrine disorders, including in the stages of recuperation from diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, while reporting to the supervising staff nurse and nurse manager.
- Integrates theoretical nursing knowledge with clinical nursing experience while applying critical thinking and decision-making skills to provide deliberate, holistic care under minimal supervision.
- Performs nursing duties according to the specific instructions, medical center departmental policies and procedures guidelines, and federally and state-established written standards of nursing care.
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care as part of a multi-professional interdisciplinary team.
- Applies complex nursing skills while caring for various patients, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, psychiatric/mental health, obstetric and gynecologic, and oncological patient groups.
- Proficiency in caring for underserved populations, including homeless patients, inmates, immigrants, and patients experiencing drug addiction seeking healthcare.
- Functions as an inpatient telemetry technician, including on the step-down units, monitoring multiple EKG monitors, recording EKG strips, alerting nursing personnel of any EKG changes, and functioning as an EKG resource person on the nursing unit.
- Performs wound care resource nurse duties on the nursing unit in the hospital setting; can independently assess, identify, document, and treat selective pressure ulcer stages; and is proficient in educating nursing staff regarding wounds and wound care.
- Functions as a high-flow nasal cannula superuser on the nursing unit while educating other healthcare personnel regarding this method of oxygen administration and proficiency in various oxygen delivery modes.
- Performs preceptor duties for newly hired registered nurses and is a resource person regarding hospital protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in a hospital committee regarding the implementation of significant changes affecting multiple hospital nursing units, educating staff about upcoming changes and addressing their questions and concerns.
- Participates in healthcare data collection and research and performs data analysis for quality improvement.
- Performs duties of the charge nurse on the nursing unit, creating work assignments for the upcoming shifts, acting as an effective resource person, demonstrating suitable leadership/management styles, and supervising the seven registered nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, and clerical staff while on duty as a charge nurse.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA12-2015
Skills
- Primary Healthcare
- Addiction Medicine
- Chronic Disease Management
- Effective Communication
- Clinical and Critical Thinking Skills
- Provision of Individualized Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Ability to communicate in Spanish
- Effective Coordination of Care
- Inclusion of Social Determinants of Health
- Knowledge of EMR
- Compassion
- Time Management and Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Knowledge of Disease Management Guidelines
- Proficient in wound care
Certification
- Nurse Practitioner Certificate #NP95031622, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number #NPF95031622, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification #F08240706, issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- DEA License MS9173042, issued by the US Department of Justice: Drug Enforcement Administration
- Registered Nurse License #95087492, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Public Health Nurse Certification #559323, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Basic Life Support Certification, issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, issued by the American Heart Association
Awards and Professional Affiliations
• Winner of Michael D. Antonovich Los Angeles County Registered Nurse Student Scholarship - Spring 2015
• Los Angeles Valley College President's Distinguished Honor Award - Fall 2015
• PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Nursing Society Member - Fall 2015
• California Association of Nurse Practitioners Member #57399 - Fall 2024
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Pacific Med Corp
11.2024 - Current
Relief Family Nurse Practitioner
El Pueblo Medical Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse I
LAC+USC Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
California State University Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Valley College
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