Shannon Lansford
Registered Nurse
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with five years diverse experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
Silverdale, WA
05.2021 - Current
- Quickly acclimate to the unit and is able to provide excellent patient care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Flexible in skill set and willing to take any safe patient load on any unit.
ICU Travel Nurse
Trusted Health
Ontario, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Worked on a COVID-19 intensive Care unit with critical staffing shortage.
- Managed up to 3 ventilated patients that were being actively proned. traditionally a one to one patient.
- Flexibly worked in a new style of team nursing, was able to assess and adapt to the nursing style and successfully provide care for patients.
- Communicates successfully with tele intensivists.
- Compassionately explains care to family members and arranges zoom meetings to provide comfort and support.
ICU Staff Nurse
Penrose Hospital
Colorado Spings, CO
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Charge Nurse, PCU
Penrose Hospital
Colorado Spings, CO
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Swedish Medical Center
Denver, CO
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported pain management through administration of therapeutic massage and prescribed medications.
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Student Nurse Extern
Swedish Medical Center
Denver , CO
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Performs approved Nursing skills: IV insertion, Foley catheter removal, dressing changes, staple removal.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA 09.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, CO 03.2016 - 12.2017
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health
Regis College
Weston, MA 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Completing physical assessments
Certification
TCAR Certification
Timeline
TCAR Certification
02-2024
BLS
06-2023
ACLS
05-2023
NIHSS
12-2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health
Regis College
08.2021 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
05.2021 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
Trusted Health
01.2021 - 04.2021
ICU Staff Nurse
Penrose Hospital
11.2019 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse, PCU
Penrose Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Swedish Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Student Nurse Extern
Swedish Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
03.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Olympic College
09.2014 - 03.2016
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