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Shalane Free

Shalane Free

Hillsboro

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in delivering patient-centered care across diverse healthcare settings. Proven expertise in direct patient care, staff supervision, individualized care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration fostering a holistic approach to care. Strong relationship-building skills with patients, families, and community partners are complemented by exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication. Eager to embrace new challenges while contributing to organizational goals with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Northwest
07.2019 - 07.2025
  • Fulfilled multiple roles within the hospice organization, including advice RN, team lead, resource nurse, admissions nurse, and hospice liaison RN within the hospital.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' symptoms, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients, including hospital discharge planning, coordination of transportation, equipment, supplies and medication, and enrollment in hospice services.
  • Coordinated care with outside hospice organizations to ensure seamless transitions.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and hospice philosophy to patients and families to ensure appropriate care.
  • Provided phone triage and advice and coordinated field staff to ensure timely intervention for concerns.

Charge Nurse

Friendsview Retirement Community
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supervised staff and provided nursing care and assessment in a transitional care setting, overseeing intermediate and residential care, memory care, and assisted living level patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and providing input when a higher level of care is required.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as medication administration, catheter management, wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Resident Care Manager

Maryville Nursing Home
03.2009 - 04.2019
  • Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
  • Reviewed patients' conditions and nursing needs weekly with the interdisciplinary team and made appropriate updates to care plan and discharge recommendations.
  • Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA
08-2011

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing Science

Pioneer Pacific College
Wilsonville, OR
12-2007

Skills

  • Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Skilled nursing
  • Care Management
  • PointClickCare
  • EPIC
  • Remote Client
  • Proficient in wound care

Certification

Registered Nurse (RN), State of Oregon, License Number 201143210RN, Expires 09/01/26


Registered Nurse (RN), State of Washington, License Number RN60987093, Expires 09/01/26


American Heart Association BLS Provider, 245417188631, Expires 03/26

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Friendsview Retirement Community
10.2021 - 01.2023

Hospice Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Northwest
07.2019 - 07.2025

Resident Care Manager

Maryville Nursing Home
03.2009 - 04.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lower Columbia College

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing Science

Pioneer Pacific College

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