Jeffery Shontz

Perform duties of Endoscopy RN and Endo tech. General GI cases as well as more advanced GI cases.

Perform duties as an Endoscopy RN and Endo tech as work load warranted. Procedures include general GI cases as well as more advanced GI procedures.

Perform RN Endoscopy duties in a busy primarily outpatient setting. Duties also include performing Endo tech role when needed.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Hematology/Oncology floor 1992-1999.
• Endoscopy 1999-2006