Shana Terpstra
Pittsfield,Illinois
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with seventeen years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and several department operations. Skilled at multitasking, vaccines, mental health, pediatrics, chart auditing, medical criteria's. Prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments while still helping others as needed . Offering expertise with all vaccine management, family medicine ,medical necessity, and quality improvement. Fluent with mental health, and Pediatrics.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Vaccine Coordinator
Illini Community Hospital
Illini Rural Health Clinc
11.2014 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital admissions through effective medication, care plan, patient education, and follow-up routine visits.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Vaccine coordinator with management of all vaccine protocols and administration in the clinic, as well as re-certifying the clinic annually for Illinois Vaccine for Children's Program. Educating and training staff on vaccine administration and guidelines following CDC guidelines for the last 8 years with 100% compliance. .
- Reduced operational costs of vaccines with
- The Pilot for the roll out of Bi-way communication in EHR for vaccines administered at IRHC that transmitted to and from ICARE into the EHR charting. Collaborated with IT for bi-way transmission prior to roll out at Blessing Hospital for all departments.
- Initiated set up nurse services with Pike County Jail after contract with Blessing Hospital. Set up of supplies. medication protocols, tele medication communication in the jail area while collaborating with providers at IRHC for visits. Medication set up and dispensing for jail inmates as well as communicated with the US Marshalls for in house Federal inmates for 2 years. Then training staff for jail along side working with new Pediatric Doctor in clinic.
- Helping the Mission by improving Quality of care given to members of community and to receive appropriate reimbursement for all services rendered by meeting QM, MU, and AWV requirements.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Conducted evaluation of behaviors and conditions, and updated provider with current information.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy on the inpatient floor at Illini Hospital and Illini Rural Health Clinic.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Illini Community Hospital
Acute Care
01.2007 - 11.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Leveraged data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with patient, family and other care providers.
- Conducted utilization review to verify medically necessary care is received in correct setting while collaborating with providers in the Emergency Room prior to admission.
- Worked within care access and monitoring team to offer clerical and data entry support for members requiring hospitalization and utilization review for healthcare services.
- Skilled in BAR documentation, ordering and review of charts.
- Implemented PAR levels for the Acute care setting. As well as new employee training packets.
- Skilled in ACLS, PALS, and Telemetry heart monitoring which enabled proficient evaluation and care of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL05.2011
Certificate Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL12.2006
Skills
- Vaccine Administration/ Management/Clinic Recertification
- Vaccine Coordinator/VFC Regulation Management
- Pediatric Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Jail Nurse/ Implementation of protocols and Medication management/ along with set up of Tele-medication
- Well Visit Procedures
- Preventative Health Management
- Acute care/ Medical Surgical Nurse
- BAT and DOT Certified
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Appointment Scheduling/PM
- Criteria Management
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- Precepting of new employees as well as student nurses
- Lab/EKG/ Imaging Result Interpretation
- Phlebotomy
- EMR / EHR specialist
- BAR specialist
- MU/QM/AWV chart management, review and initiation
- BLS Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Vaccine Coordinator
Illini Community Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Illini Community Hospital
01.2007 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Certificate Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
John Wood Community College