Kevin Shaner
Richardson,TX
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in Hospice/Home Health patient care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN, ADON
LoveWell Hospice
Allen, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions and provided feedback on best practices.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.
- Managed recruitment process for new nursing staff, including interviewing and orientation.
- Developed educational materials for nursing staff on various topics related to quality improvement initiatives.
- Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
- Served as a resource person for questions related to professional practice issues within the facility.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and developed plans for implementation.
LVN/Liaison
Amity Hospice
Dallas, TX
06.2013 - 09.2023
- Full time FIELD NURSE: made independent home/facility visits providing ongoing Hospice evaluation and care of terminal patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Followed MD orders and worked closely with agency Interdisciplinary Group members to provide quality care.
- Attend and participate in weekly IDG meetings.
- Assessments for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by agency protocol.
- Responded and attended to crisis management of declining/dying Hospice patients.
- LIAISON: worked closely with agency and community referral sources to facilitate Hospice admissions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and Hospice admission eligibility.
- Complete admission consent paperwork.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
Field LVN
CareWorks Home Health
Dallas, TX
03.1998 - 09.2021
- Made visits to homebound patients to provide medical assessments and care as outlined in individual patient care plans.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by industry standard of care.
- Assessed for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Addressed patient care needs: collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' assessment information.
- Collected biological samples for routine and STAT laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Private Dept Director
Personal Touch Home Health Care
Dallas, TX
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Private insurance/private pay director.
- Hiring of field/office staff.
- Maintain Human Resources for the department.
- Lead weekly meetings for field staff for training, morale, and productivity.
- Medical business marketing.
- Create and implemente contracts for private pay patients and in-patient facilities, clinics, and businesses.
- Oversee department financial budget, payroll, and billing.
Navy Corpsman
US Navy
02.1988 - 09.1991
- BETHESDA NAVAL HOSPITAL, ICU/CCU
- Senior Corpsman of CCU.
- Provide skilled medical care to critically ill/injured patients.
- Orient/train new staff.
- Department crash cart coordinator; hospital crash team member.
- Attend leadership/planning meetings.
- USS BOONE FFG-28
- Accountable for medical and dental readiness for 200(plus) crew members.
- Independently operated sick-call.
- Maintain medical records.
- Ships safety officer: water sanitation inspections, food inspections, environmental health surveillance, special-ops, medical readiness of the ship.
- Specialty training: EMT-A school, advanced BLS course (for hospital intensive care), Navy firefighting school, shipboard damage control school, pest control school.
Education
Navy Corpsman - Navy Corpsman
US NAVY Corps School
Great Lakes, Il04.1988
High School Diploma -
North Garland High School
Garland, TX05.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Courses And Psychology Studies
Richland College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Quality Assessments
- Responsible and Dependable
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
LVN, ADON
LoveWell Hospice
09.2023 - Current
LVN/Liaison
Amity Hospice
06.2013 - 09.2023
Field LVN
CareWorks Home Health
03.1998 - 09.2021
Private Dept Director
Personal Touch Home Health Care
01.1994 - 01.1996
Navy Corpsman
US Navy
02.1988 - 09.1991
Navy Corpsman - Navy Corpsman
US NAVY Corps School
High School Diploma -
North Garland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Courses And Psychology Studies
Richland College
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