Shana Weiss
Augusta,KY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience and certification in hospice and palliative care. Expertise spans nursing leadership, telephone triage, medical-surgical, orthopedic, and obstetric care. Skilled in supervising clinical staff, coordinating complex patient care, and educating patients and families while ensuring effective interdisciplinary communication and documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse / Supervisor
Hospice of Hope
Maysville, KY
07.2019 - Current
- Led on-call, crisis care, and homemaker teams, providing clinical guidance and supervisory support to enhance patient care.
- Develop plans of care, monitor end-of-life symptoms, communicate with physicians regarding medication changes, and provide education and emotional support to families.
- Triage patient and family calls, assess changes in condition, prioritize needs, and coordinate appropriate nursing interventions.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures to maintain high-quality care standards.
- Audited clinical documentation and reviewed billing for accuracy, supporting compliance with Joint Commission standards.
- Advanced to a supervisory role in 2021 after contributing to the on-call team since 2019.
Triage Registered Nurse, PRN
Humana
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Assessed patient medical concerns by telephone, prioritizing care based on urgency to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Guided patients and coordinated appointments to facilitate access to necessary healthcare services.
Registered Nurse - OB/Mother-Baby, PRN
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Maysville, KY
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns, conducting assessments, administering medications, and monitoring for complications to ensure optimal recovery.
- Supported patient care in medical-surgical units during staffing shortages, collaborating with team members to maintain care standards and address patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic / Medical-Surgical
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Edgwood, KY
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Assessed patient needs using the nursing process and provided care for orthopedic, rehabilitation, and medical-surgical patients.
- Administered medications safely and provided patient and family education regarding medications and recovery needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, patients, and families to coordinate safe, quality patient care.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Coldspring Transitional Health Care Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, repositioning, and toileting, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Delivered compassionate direct care to geriatric and rehabilitation patients, enhancing their comfort and recovery while pursuing nursing education.
- Recorded patient care and relayed changes in condition to healthcare team, ensuring timely interventions and fostering collaborative patient management.
Education
RN-to-BSN Program -
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05-2027
Associate in Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Maysville Community and Technical College
Maysville, KY01-2017
Skills
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Symptom Management
- Care Planning
- Telephone Triage
- Clinical documentation review
- Reimbursement Coordination
- Nursing Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Crisis intervention
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Patient & Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Kentucky; Multistate/Compact License - Certified 2017, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) - Certified 2021, CPR Certification - American Heart Association - Certified 2026
Accomplishments
- Promoted to a supervisory role at Hospice of Hope in 2021, with leadership responsibility for three care teams.
- Earned Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification in 2021.
Timeline
Triage Registered Nurse, PRN
Humana
01.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse - OB/Mother-Baby, PRN
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse / Supervisor
Hospice of Hope
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic / Medical-Surgical
St. Elizabeth Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
State Tested Nurse Aide
Coldspring Transitional Health Care Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
RN-to-BSN Program -
Northern Kentucky University
Associate in Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Maysville Community and Technical College