Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Shana Locke

Kyle,Tx

Summary

Healthcare professional with substantial experience in clinic coordination. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance patient experience through effective management and problem-solving. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring reliable and consistent results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinic Coordinator

DaVita Kidney Care
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate ESRD patient care and services (trend lab values, track metrics on vital signs, weight, outcome management). Ensure clinical team is delivering the highest level of care to the patients by ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
  • IMPROVED VACCINE COMPLIANCE AND ENSURED PATIENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO APPROPRIATE PATHWAYS. MONITORS PATHWAYS FOR TIMELY COMPLETIONS
  • DELIVER CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE OFTEN DEALING WITH MULTIPLE CO-MORBIDITIES WHICH REQUIRE UNIQUE TREATMENT PLANS AND THE ABILITY TO LEVERAGE A BROAD RANGE OF NURSING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • PROVIDES DIALYSIS THERAPY, INCLUDING FORMULATING CARE PLANS WITH PHYSICIAN ORDERS AND ULTRAFILTRATION, ENSURING SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE AND COMPLIED WITH, ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS OR OTHER TREATMENTS AS NEEDED AND DOCUMENT APPROPRIATELY.
  • ASSESSES PATIENT AND FAMILY LEARNING READINESS AND PROVIDES APPROPRIATE INFORMATION ON RENAL DISEASE, PRESCRIBED DIALYSIS TREATMENT, AND ANY MEDICAL REGIMEN AND ITS IMPACT ON THE PATIENT’S STATE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

Registered Nurse, CHARGE NURSE

Fresenius Medical Care
06.2021 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for clinically competent care, including but not limited to; assessment, evaluations, planning, interventions, and teaching to assigned groups of patients. Participates in decision-making, leadership functions, teaching and quality improvement activities. Administers medications, directs ancillary staff, identifies expected outcomes, documents as appropriate and serves as a resource for health care team in a 21-chair clinic.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Methodist Texsan Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • 11 Bed ER, with 1 bed safe room for psychiatric patients. This facility sees all age groups level III trauma rated, along with chest pain and stroke certifications. Nursing assessment, pain management, EKG, IV start, lab draws, medications administrations, patient/family teaching usually related to medications and home instructions. Transport runs.

Travel Nurse

Registered Nurse | Emergency Room | Travel Nursing Assignments
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: Medical Solutions

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Milford Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Critical Access Hospital with a 4 bed ER, 5 bed acute care and 8 bed LTAC. Provided daily nursing care, wound care, peritoneal dialysis, and medication administration to 8 LTAC patients, while treating ER patients and involved in caring for acute care patients when admitted or providing outpatient treatment for the attached clinic. Often worked as Charge Nurse. This facility staffed 2 nurses with 2-3 CNAs during the day shift. Nurse ratios were never less than 8:1, with acute care/ER patients’ ratios could increase to 10:1. Outpatient treatments included presurgical testing, IV fluids and/or antibiotics, dressing changes, applying orthopedic devices, and providing patient education. Acute care charted in Azalea, LTC paper charting.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Melissa Memorial Medical
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • 15 Bed Critical Access Hospital with a designated Level IV trauma center. Provides care for ER patients, inpatients, and long-term care rehab patients. This hospital sees all age groups. Performs patient assessments, wound care, patient care, in conjunction with other medical practitioners, provides patient teaching, discharging patients, frequently working as Charge Nurse, and other duties as needed. All charting in EMR using Athena.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed ER floor nurse duties as well as triaged patients. Oriented other new travelers. Provided treatment to patients of all age groups in a 35 bed ER that is Stroke Certified, and Chest Pain accredited. A mix of emergencies services were provided including psychiatric care. No trauma designation. Completed a 13-week assignment in great standing. Contract extended. Performed EKGs, IV starts, lab draws, and cultures EPIC used for EMR.


FAMILY LEAVE

DID NOT WORK DURING THIS TIME
09.2019 - 12.2019

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Baylor Scott & White Health Care
09.2015 - 09.2019
  • Delivered comprehensive support to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse, providing primary care, and performing sexual and domestic assault exams on adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients. Provided education to local law enforcement and advocacy center staff and volunteers.
  • Employed a sensitive, patient-focused approach, cultivating a safe and impartial environment for sexual assault victims.
  • Completing patient assessments and supplying medical, behavioral, and social needs. Provided supplemental resources for continued treatment.
  • Coordinated efforts with medical providers, law enforcement officers, Children’s Advocacy Centers, Sexual Assault Resource Centers, Child and Adult Protective Services, Attorneys and Emergency Services to synchronize additional services.
  • On call administrator in the absence of the department coordinator.

Registered Nurse II | Emergency Room | Staff Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Health Care
12.2014 - 09.2019
  • Elevated the efficiency and safety of the medical environment, within a fast-paced emergency room setup, applying sound medical practices and critical thinking skills. A 143 bed (26 ER), level III trauma center, one dedicated psychiatric/isolation room, with stroke certification and chest pain accreditation. Provided treatment to all age groups. Epic ERM.
  • Coordinated quality patient care, supervising all patient encounters, performing physical assessments, administering medications, IV therapy, pain management and performed comprehensive admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Oriented new hires and precepted nursing students and EMTs.
  • Risk evaluations, working harmoniously with medical staff, patients and families to provide multi-disciplinary care.
  • Worked in tandem the Trauma Coordinator, providing trauma education to other staff members and preparing curriculum packages for the emergency department.
  • Executed interim leadership, delegating workflows, on a relief basis, and attended management huddles in the absence of the Director.

Research Nurse

Texas A&M Health Science Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
  • Coordinated research assignments as the Research Nurse for the Office of Academic Affairs in the College of Nursing. Assisted project investigators with recruitment, consent, and retention of study participants.
  • Facilitated investigative efforts for the effectiveness of alternative light technology on bruise detection. Conducted comprehensive analysis on study participants, ensuring strict compliance with professional nursing standards.
  • Collected data and maintained grant database. Managed participant schedules, gathered participant measurements, vital statistics and screened potential participants for eligibility.

Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse | Staff Nurse

Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2014
  • Elevated efficiencies, overseeing a team of RN’s, LVN’s and CNA’s and ensuring proper case management through comprehensive training in assessment procedures, screenings, and quality control measures. Medication ERM.
  • Supported a team of physicians and medical staff, overseeing all nursing activities, including physical assessments. Medication administrations, IV therapy, pain management, pre/post operative care, admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Performed physician rounds, utilizing clinical judgment in caring for patients and managing a heavy caseload. Ensured high levels of patient care and conducted detailed assessments.

Lead Health Informatics Technician

Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Delivered integral support during the rollout and implementation of Meditech software in the Christus Spohn Hospital System. Provided intense training to physicians on the proper usage of software and rendered continuous on-site technical support.

Office Manager

Congo Courier
02.2003 - 12.2012
  • Executed all managerial duties for a busy courier company, including contract negotiation and bid pricing for contracts in excess of 1.5 million dollars. Provided dispatch support, driver education, and handled payroll.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, TX
12.2014

Associate Degree - undefined

DelMar Community College
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2013

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Software: Epic, Meditech 564, CPOE, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), Email, along with various web-based order/billing applications
  • Kronos Time and Attendance
  • Customized Management Reporting: Financial and Operational
  • Planning and Analysis: Budget Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Reporting and Research
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient care coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control procedures
  • Time management proficiency
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Training and mentoring

Accomplishments

    ● Chairperson for Emergency Department Shared Governance Committee 2016-2918

    ● Chairperson for the Nurse Practice Council and Pathways to Excellence Committee 2016-2018

    ● Member of the Staffing Effectiveness Committee 2015-2018

    ● Member of the Champion Change Network 2018

    ● Worked with the CNO and other staff developing hospital documentation for Pathways submission along with educating nursing staff. Presented to the Board of Directors on Pathways, and participated in the CNO’s Pathway’s presentations for the Nursing Town Hall Meetings

    ● Developed and oversee bimonthly Emergency Department Community Education, including education in patient rooms, handout with discharge instructions and maintaining a display board in the ED waiting room.

    ● Developed and oversee a follow up program for patients admitted from the Emergency Department, including sending cards, to core measure patients after discharge, with health tips related to their condition.

    ● Developed Community education for the Forensic Department and ED staff education on sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and strangulation. Developed new forms for Forensic Department.

    ● Assisted with training for Bryan and College Station Police Departments on Forensic Services,

    ● Developed Huddle Education for the ED staff on, Sickle Cell Crisis, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke, recreational water illness, current street drugs and a large bulletin board on Mental Health for Mental Health Awareness Month.

    ● Scribed for JACHO and routinely participate in department compliance audits.

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.

Affiliations

  • Chairperson for Emergency Department Shared Governance Committee 2016-2918
  • Chairperson for the Nurse Practice Council and Pathways to Excellence Committee 2016-2018
  • Member of the Staffing Effectiveness Committee 2015-2018
  • Member of the Champion Change Network 2018
  • Worked with the CNO and other staff developing hospital documentation for Pathways submission along with educating nursing staff. Presented to the Board of Directors on Pathways, and participated in the CNO’s Pathway’s presentations for the Nursing Town Hall Meetings
  • Developed and oversee bimonthly Emergency Department Community Education, including education in patient rooms, handout with discharge instructions and maintaining a display board in the ED waiting room.
  • Developed and oversee a follow up program for patients admitted from the Emergency Department, including sending cards, to core measure patients after discharge, with health tips related to their condition.
  • Developed Community education for the Forensic Department and ED staff education on sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and strangulation. Developed new forms for Forensic Department.
  • Assisted with training for Bryan and College Station Police Departments on Forensic Services
  • Developed Huddle Education for the ED staff on, Sickle Cell Crisis, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke, recreational waters illness, current street drugs and a large bulletin board on Mental Health for Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • Scribed for JACHO and routinely participate in department compliance audits.

Certification

  • Forensic classes Texas A&M University School of Nursing 8447 Riverside Parkway, Bryan Tx 77807
  • Research Theory and Application Participation in Research Project Texas A&M University School of Nursing Bryan Texas 77808
  • Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Certification Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Society 1120 Rt. 73, Suite 200 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Timeline

Clinic Coordinator

DaVita Kidney Care
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, CHARGE NURSE

Fresenius Medical Care
06.2021 - 02.2024

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Methodist Texsan Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Milford Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Melissa Memorial Medical
06.2020 - 09.2020

Travel Nurse

Registered Nurse | Emergency Room | Travel Nursing Assignments
12.2019 - 12.2020

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2020

FAMILY LEAVE

DID NOT WORK DURING THIS TIME
09.2019 - 12.2019

Research Nurse

Texas A&M Health Science Center
06.2017 - 02.2019

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Baylor Scott & White Health Care
09.2015 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse II | Emergency Room | Staff Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Health Care
12.2014 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse | Staff Nurse

Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2014

Lead Health Informatics Technician

Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014

Office Manager

Congo Courier
02.2003 - 12.2012

Associate Degree - undefined

DelMar Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Austin Community College

Awards

NOMINATED FOR THE DAISEY AWARD MARCH 2017 AND OCTOBER 2018, NOMINATED FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AT THE SHINING FOR SURVIVOR’S BANQUET, NOMINATED BY MEMBERS OF THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM (MDT) 4/2017, NOMINATED AND AWARDED ONE OF BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE COLLEGE STATION’S 1ST ANNUAL TOP 10 GREAT NURSES, 5/2017, ONE OF THE FIRST 99 EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE THE CULTURE 99 AWARD, 5/2017 AT BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE COLLEGE STATION, EMBER OF THE FORENSIC TEAM, NOMINATED AND AWARDED AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2016 BY THE PEDIATRIC MDT