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John Shankland FNP-C

John Shankland FNP-C

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in pediatric and adult/geriatric primary care, acute care management, and ER experience in high-acuity emergency settings. Demonstrated ability to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care while educating children and families across the lifespan. Skilled in rapid triage, diagnostic evaluation, and efficient management of high-volume clinical environments. Clinical preceptor who fosters student growth through mentorship, clear communication, and supportive, hands-on teaching.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Iron Horse Pediatrics
06.2023 - Current

- Provide comprehensive pediatric care, including well visits, acute illness, and chronic disease management.

- Conduct developmental assessments, order and ensure proper vaccinations, and deliver parent and patient education

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support clinical learners

- Manage a high-volume pediatric panel, consistently seeing 15–25 patients per day in a busy primary care clinic.

- Manage a personal panel of 200+ pediatric patients with ongoing preventative, acute, and chronic care needs.


Clinical Preceptor

2025 - Current
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students each semester, providing hands-on pediatric primary care training.
  • Teach and mentor students in assessment, differential diagnosis, evidence-based management, and clinical decision-making.
  • Provide real-time supervision and feedback to support student growth, clinical competency, and professional development.
  • Model patient-centered communication, documentation standards, and efficient clinic workflow in a high-volume practice setting.
  • Evaluate student performance, complete formal assessments, and collaborate with academic faculty to ensure educational objectives are met.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Thrive Primary Care
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive health assessments and developed individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery and improve patient satisfaction metrics.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment options through effective communication strategies.
  • Short-term work stint to obtain full practice authority before transitioning to pediatric primary care.

Registered Nurse

Memorial Central Emergency Room, Trauma One
2020 - 2022
  • Provided emergency nursing care in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center with diverse and complex patient presentations.
  • Performed rapid triage, stabilization, and ongoing management of critically ill and injured patients.
  • Collaborated with trauma surgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams during high-intensity resuscitations and emergency procedures.
  • Managed multiple acute patients simultaneously, prioritizing care in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
  • Delivered patient and family education during crisis situations with clear, compassionate communication.
  • Maintained strict adherence to trauma protocols, evidence-based practice, and hospital safety standards.

Intelligence Specialist

US Navy
2013 - 2019

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC
05-2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO
03-2020

Skills

  • Pediatric and adult acute and primary care management
  • Comprehensive well-child exams & developmental screening
  • Diagnosing and managing common pediatric and adult illnesses
  • Chronic disease management, including mental health diagnosis and med management
  • Evidence-based clinical decision making
  • Interpretation of pediatric and adult labs, imaging, and growth charts
  • Pediatric medication management & weight-based dosing
  • Emergency assessment and rapid triage
  • Vaccine counseling and administration

Certification

- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner – AANP

- Registered Nurse – Colorado (Active)

- DEA License – Active

- Full Prescriptive Authority – Colorado


Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Thrive Primary Care
10.2023 - 05.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner

Iron Horse Pediatrics
06.2023 - Current

Clinical Preceptor

2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Memorial Central Emergency Room, Trauma One
2020 - 2022

Intelligence Specialist

US Navy
2013 - 2019

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Denver College of Nursing