Shana Arnold
Mansfield
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with comprehensive experience in patient care across various healthcare settings. Managed diverse patient needs while ensuring quality care and satisfaction. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in collaboration with healthcare teams, contributing to reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Independent Contactor
Quad Nuring
Ocala, FL
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
LPN
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Mansfield, OH
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Correctional LPN
Hamilton County Jail
Chattanooga, TN
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted health screenings and physical assessments to identify and address inmates' medical needs.
- Monitored, documented, and communicated changes in inmates' physical and mental health to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided routine and emergency nursing care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-pressure environments.
- Evaluated inmate health issues, providing timely interventions to prevent escalation of conditions.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and healthcare providers to address medical concerns effectively.
LPN
Senior Nannies
Tampa, FL
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Delivered compassionate care as a private duty nurse, enhancing patient quality of life. Facilitated comprehensive home health services, improving patient health outcomes. Provided critical healthcare services in correctional settings, ensuring safety and compliance. Elevated patient care standards as a nurse manager in a doctor's office, driving operational excellence. Enhanced care coordination as a nurse case manager for military personnel, optimizing health services. Improved resident satisfaction and care efficiency as a charge nurse in an assisted living facility.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for elderly clients.
- Developed customized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, improving overall health outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Independent Contractor – LPN Senior Nannies
Home Care Services LLC
Florida
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Main patient required G-tube management, left-sided paralysis care, and wound care.
- Managed G-tube, provided left-sided paralysis care, and delivered wound care for primary patient.
- Assisted patients during emergency shifts in a home healthcare setting. with patients including paraplegics and those with advanced wound care needs.
- Delivered personalized care plans to enhance client well-being and independence.
- Trained new staff on best practices in home care protocols and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support for clients' health needs.
LPN Pinellas Regional Juvenile
Detention Center
Clearwater, FL
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and conducted intake assessments to ensure proper care for detained youth.
- Coordinated off-site medical appointments, dietary needs, and medication refills to support comprehensive health management.
- Collaborated with physicians and mental health staff to develop treatment plans and review psychotropic medications for optimal youth outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for detainees.
- Educated detainees on health management and disease prevention, promoting awareness and self-care practices.
Nurse Case Manager
Valforce Inc
Pinellas Park, FL
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated medical profile and documentation acquisition for military personnel discharge processes.
- Coordinated with providers and commanders to review service member records for effective care planning.
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure optimal outcomes and resource utilization.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and streamline care delivery processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
LPN Office Manager / Clinical Nurse Diagnostic Clinic Medical Group
St. Petersburg
FL
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed clinic operations while supporting physicians with direct clinical care.
- Led hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for clinical staff.
- Administered medications and triaged patients while ensuring accurate EHR documentation.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, medication management, and health maintenance practices.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Supervised junior nursing staff, providing mentorship and guidance to enhance skill development and performance standards.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through feedback collection and implementation of best practices in care delivery.
LPN
Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Clearwater, FL
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Coordinated medication administration, youth assessments, and response to medical emergencies to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintained MARs, communicated updates to parents, and facilitated monthly chart reviews for accurate health documentation.
- Gap: Reason: Personal Time off Mar 2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, fostering informed decision-making.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care, improving team efficiency and service delivery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing risks associated with healthcare-associated infections.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
2nd Shift Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Dayspring Assisted Living & Care Facility
Mansfield, OH
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Administered direct care and medications to ensure patient well-being.
- Supervised aides, facilitated family communications, and coordinated with physicians to optimize patient care.
- Utilized personal leave for family and personal matters between May and October 2016.
- Supervised daily operations of nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Coordinated with families and external healthcare providers to facilitate seamless communication about resident health status.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.
- Led initiatives to enhance resident engagement activities, improving overall satisfaction within the assisted living community.
LPN
Ariel Wellness Clinic
Mount Vernon, OH
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Conducted triage and patient assessments, supported in-office procedures, and delivered patient education.
- Oversaw medication requests and maintained accurate clinical documentation.
- Advocated for patient needs within care settings, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
LPN
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Lexington, SC
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided comprehensive care to approximately 900 inmates, ensuring health needs were met.
- Responded to sick calls, transcribed physician orders, and coordinated clinic visits to facilitate timely medical attention.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associates - Practical Nursing
Knox County Career Center
Mount Vernon, OH10-2009
Skills
- Maintain strict safety protocols for correctional settings
- Clinical care expertise
- Wound management
- G-tube maintenance
- Physical assessment
- Patient medication management
- Vital signs documentation
- Infection Control
- Dementia & Memory Care
- Crisis management
- Medical Records Management
- Office management
- Staff Scheduling & Supervision
- Timekeeping & Payroll
Certification
- BLS May 2027
- FL compact license# PN5225887 Aug 2027
- I.V. Certified
Timeline
LPN Independent Contactor
Quad Nuring
04.2026 - 06.2026
LPN
Richland County Sheriff's Department
12.2025 - 03.2026
Correctional LPN
Hamilton County Jail
07.2025 - 09.2025
Independent Contractor – LPN Senior Nannies
Home Care Services LLC
04.2022 - 04.2025
LPN
Senior Nannies
02.2022 - 04.2025
LPN Pinellas Regional Juvenile
Detention Center
09.2021 - 09.2022
Nurse Case Manager
Valforce Inc
01.2021 - 12.2021
LPN Office Manager / Clinical Nurse Diagnostic Clinic Medical Group
St. Petersburg
04.2019 - 12.2021
LPN
Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center
11.2016 - 02.2019
2nd Shift Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Dayspring Assisted Living & Care Facility
05.2012 - 04.2016
LPN
Ariel Wellness Clinic
06.2011 - 05.2012
LPN
Lexington County Sheriff's Department
05.2010 - 05.2011
Associates - Practical Nursing
Knox County Career Center