Shandis Young
Sulphur Springs
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Rock Creek Rehabilitation
1410 College St
06.2025 - Current
- Direct patient care in the long term care setting.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with care protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, enhancing understanding of rehabilitation processes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and operational procedures within the facility.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers to streamline patient care transitions effectively.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility
Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
Irving, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Direct patient care in long term care and hospital settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with care protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Charge Nurse
Carriage House Manor
Sulphur Springs, TX
07.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with care protocols.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
Home Health Nurse
Healing Touch Home Health Care
Greenville, TX
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as per individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols during visits.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Home Health Nurse
Home Health Team
Richardson, TX
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed customized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Home Health Nurse
Kindred at Home
Greenville, TX
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Developed customized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital discharge to home-based care by coordinating necessary resources and support systems.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Basics
East Texas State University
Commerce, TXVocational Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX08.1997
High School Diploma - Advanced With Honors
Sulphur Springs High School
Sulphur Springs, TX05.1995
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Staff education
- Patient management
- Medication distribution
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Preliminary Findings Based on Survey, Inspection, or Investigation
- Facility/Agency/Program Provider Name: Avri at Sherman
- Entrance Date: 2026-02-18
- Exit Date: 2026-02-19
- Physical Street Address: 1000 Sara Swamy Drive
- Purpose of Visit: Survey, Investigation, Other
- City: Sherman
- Zip Code: 75090
- County: Grayson
- Facility/Agency/Program Provider Type: DALF IDAHS DHCSAA CICF BNIF DPPECC IDAHS with ISS (traditional DAHS services and ISS) CDAHS - ISS only (only provides ISS services)
- Facility ID/Vendor Number: 102588
- Administrator/Manager/Program Director Name: Ryan Westbrook
- This list contains preliminary areas of potential noncompliance with federal and/or state requirements, based on findings from the entrance and exit dates listed above. If the visit was to an assisted living facility, refer to the attached form.
- Resident Rights: Unsub
- 1068289-Alleged Perpetrator: Unsub
- 1067461-Administration/Personnel: Unsub
- Quality of Care: Unsub
- 1068288-Alleged Perpetrator Shands Young, LVN: Unsub
- 1068152-Physical Environment: substantiated not cited
- 1056882-Neglect (Alleged Perpetrator): unsub
- 1066946-Abuse (Alleged Perpetrator): sub
- 1070397-Administration/Personnel: Unsub
- Neglect: Unsub
- Abuse: Unsub
- Signature - Administrator/Program Director or Designee: Ryan Westbrook
- Date: 2026-02-19
- Signature - Team Leader or Surveyor: Debbie Waddell, RN
- Texas Health and Human Services
- Hhs.texas.gov
- Revised: 03/2024
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Rock Creek Rehabilitation
06.2025 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Healing Touch Home Health Care
09.2024 - 06.2025
Home Health Nurse
Home Health Team
03.2023 - 09.2024
Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
04.2022 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Kindred at Home
11.2019 - 03.2023
Charge Nurse
Carriage House Manor
07.2015 - Current
Basics
East Texas State University
Vocational Nursing
Paris Junior College
High School Diploma - Advanced With Honors
Sulphur Springs High School