Terry Shaffer
Powell,USA
Summary
I have work in the medical for over 34 years starting as a EMT, Paramedic, firefighter, flight medic and ER nurse. Expanded my nursing career into management as House Supervisor, ADON, DON, and Facility Director. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Supervisor
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Knoxville, TN
01.2026 - Current
- Responsible for providing professional nursing care to person(s) receiving services in a supportive and therapeutic environment within the scope of their professional license. Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of person(s) receiving services, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and educate person(s) receiving services and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Nursing Educator/Infection Control Preventionist
East Tennessee Behavioral Health
Knoxville, TN
08.2024 - 01.2026
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide, delegate, coordinate and evaluate care of patient through the collaborative efforts of team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice. Provide general nursing care in a facility.
- Function as the lead nurse on assigned shift.
- Responsible for staff assignments and/or direction of duties, tasks or projects.
- Provide professional and administrative leadership to staff.
- Accountable for the oversight of staffing performance.
Facility Director
Knoxville Recovery Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Key duties and responsibilities of a facility director include:
- Maintenance Management:
- Developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules for building systems.
- Overseeing repairs and renovations, including coordinating with contractors.
- Monitoring building systems and equipment for potential issues.
- Managing maintenance budgets and cost control.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Implementing and enforcing safety procedures and protocols
- Conducting regular safety inspections of the facility
- Ensuring compliance with local building codes and regulations
- Responding to emergencies and coordinating evacuation procedures
- Space Planning and Management:
- Analyzing space utilization and optimizing layout to meet operational needs
- Managing facility reconfigurations and renovations
- Overseeing furniture and equipment procurement and allocation
- Staff Supervision:
- Leading and managing a team of facilities staff including maintenance technicians, cleaning personnel, and security guards
- Hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance
- Budgeting and Financial Oversight:
- Developing and managing the facility operations budget
- Tracking expenses related to maintenance, utilities, and contracts
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Project Management:
- Initiating and overseeing facility improvement projects
- Managing project timelines, budgets, and contractor relationships
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicating with building occupants regarding facility updates and maintenance schedules
- Collaborating with other departments to address facility needs
- Liaising with vendors and contractors to ensure timely service
Director of Nursing
Knoxville Recovery Center
Knoxville, TN
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
- Guide staffing procedures
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage record-keeping procedures
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Report to upper management
House Supervisor RN
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Knoxville, TN
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Responsible for providing professional nursing care to person(s) receiving services in a supportive and therapeutic environment within the scope of their professional license. Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of person(s) receiving services, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and educate person(s) receiving services and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
CORNERSTONE RECOVERY
Knoxville, TN
07.2022 - 02.2023
Detox Nurse
Legacy Healing Detox LLC
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2022 - 07.2022
Detox Nurse
Sunrise Detox Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bethesda Hospital
Boynton Beach, FL
11.2019 - 07.2021
- At Bethesda Hospital West, we are committed to Bethesda Health�s mission to provide quality health services in a caring manner. Services offered at Bethesda Hospital West include:
- A 24-hour Emergency Department with 18 treatment rooms including a Pediatric Emergency Department
- 4 full service operating room suites for inpatient and outpatient surgery and 2 endoscopy suites
- General Medical/Telemetry and Surgical Services
- Full range of Imaging services including: MRI, CT, general radiography, ultrasound, mammography and cardiac stress testing
- Laboratory and inpatient pharmacy services
- Respiratory therapy
- Physical rehabilitation
- Special features of Bethesda Hospital West include: a completely electronic medical records system that enables physicians receive test results for their patients in real time via their smart phones or office computers and enables the hospital to be “paper lite.” It will also ensure that patients receive optimal care so that they can recover in a timely manner.
Registered ER Nurse
University Hospital and Medical Center
Tamarac, FL
05.2018 - 08.2019
- University Hospital and Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of surgical and medical services as well as an academic teaching center for Behavioral Health. Newly renovated family-friendly ER provides expert, compassionate care for patients of all ages and special accommodations for seniors. Worked with the Medi-Tech system, Pyxis, and have demonstrated excellence in patient care, treatment, and advocacy for the overall patient care process.
Lieutenant
Plantation Fire Department
Plantation, FL
11.2003 - 03.2016
- Performed as a paramedic for several months, promoted to Crew Chief and than to Lieutenant. Performed as a directed supervisor to a three man rescue crew, providing medical care and life saving efforts to the citizens of the City of Plantation. Also involved with the training of my crew and keeping current certifications up to date.
EMT/Paramedic/FTO/Operations Supervisor Paramedic
American Medical Response
Miami, FL
04.1995 - 11.2003
- After receiving my paramedic certificate, I moved up the ranks to FTO, CCT and Supervisor. Taking care of basic medical transport, Emergency medical/trauma transport, critical care transport, training of new recruits, teaching BLS, ACLS and BTLS classes for new employees. I also supervised the daily shifts, trucks and employees in the field.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner - College
South College
Knoxville, TN09-2027
RN Program - AS
Emergency Educational Institute
Coral Springs, FL12-2017
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Broward Community College
12-2000
Skills
- Healthcare staff management
- Sanitation procedures
- Home & community care experience
- Clinical staff training
- Delegation
- RN experience - RN experience (More than 5 years)
- Communication skills
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals
- Organizational skills
- Case management
- Computer skills
- Laboratory experience
- Patient interaction
- Healthcare team management
- Emergency Room
- Teaching
- Computer operation
- Critical care experience
- Interpersonal skills
- Medical software
- EMR Systems
- Writing skills
- Triage
- EMT Experience
- Psychiatry
- Staff training
- Nursing administration
- RN
- Critical Care Experience
- Nurse management
- Patient monitoring
- EMR systems
- Supervising nurse experience
- Blood sampling
- Supervising experience
- Nursing policy compliance
- Emergency room experience
- Nursing
- Emergency medicine
- Recruiting
- Charge experience
- Decontamination
- Management
- Medication Administration
- Leadership
- Hospital experience
Certification
- LPN
- RN License
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- BLS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
House Supervisor
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
01.2026 - Current
Nursing Educator/Infection Control Preventionist
East Tennessee Behavioral Health
08.2024 - 01.2026
Facility Director
Knoxville Recovery Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
Director of Nursing
Knoxville Recovery Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
House Supervisor RN
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
02.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
CORNERSTONE RECOVERY
07.2022 - 02.2023
Detox Nurse
Legacy Healing Detox LLC
03.2022 - 07.2022
Detox Nurse
Sunrise Detox Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bethesda Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2021
Registered ER Nurse
University Hospital and Medical Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
Lieutenant
Plantation Fire Department
11.2003 - 03.2016
EMT/Paramedic/FTO/Operations Supervisor Paramedic
American Medical Response
04.1995 - 11.2003
RN Program - AS
Emergency Educational Institute
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Broward Community College
Family Nurse Practitioner - College
South College