Shane Walter
Weeki Wachee,FL
Summary
Seeking a position as a Registered Nurse, Outpatient Center Hyperbaric Clinic, Advent Health
Graduated in August 2024 as a Registered Nurse and Valedictorian of my class. Served for over 22 years in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and Submarine Independent Duty Corpsman. Maintained numerous Medical/Radiation Health Programs as the Subject Matter Expert onboard four different Submarines. Most recent tour prior to retirement was at Submarine Squadron Eleven as Senior Medical Department Representative. Proven leader that excels in austere environments, operational medicine, and clinical settings. Accomplished manager of personnel and medical programs as well as Safety and Occupational Health. Diversified background onboard various platforms including Submarines, Ships, Fleet Marine Force, and Hospitals. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Hospital
Brooksville, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Current Registered Nurse on busy medical/surgical floor assigned up to seven patient per shift
- Responsible for the safe care of each patient and ensuring doctors orders are carried out while utilizing critical thinking
- Administer meds, initiate IV care, monitor and maintain wounds and wound care, administer blood products, maintain IV fluids, head to toe exams, focused exams, and provide discharge teaching while utilizing Nurse Practice Act
Nurse Extern
TGH
Crystal River, Florida
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing.
- Assisted with the implementation of patient care plans developed by nursing staff.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
Supervisory Medical Support Assistant, Health Admin Services (HAS) GS-8
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Brooksville, FL
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Former HAS Supervisor for Brooksville CBOC responsible for 11 clerks
- Filled in as Acting HAS Supervisor for Lakeland CBOC Oct-Dec 2020 due to HAS Supervisor retiring
- Former HAS Supervisor for Specialty Clinics (Tampa) in charge of 20 HAS Clerks total
- Involved with renovation/purchase of Brooksville CBOC
- Responsible for overseeing Enrollments/Eligibility of veterans at Brooksville CBOC since clinic does not have a clerk designated for this clinic to perform these tasks
- Provide guidance to staff on eligibility and enrollment issues
- Served as patient advocate (customer care specialist) for clinic since no one is assigned to this clinic from main campus (Tampa)
- Actively involved with Congressionals and PATS cases
- As customer care specialist, I provide timely responses to concerns and complaints and resolution to any issues that are identified
- Coordinated with Tampa regarding assignment of veterans to clinics and providers
- Responsible for implementation and monitoring Hospital Policies/Procedures
- Ensure safe working environment for employees
- Coordinate with HR, Union and EEO as needed
- Performed performance appraisals and competency reviews with each HAS clerk
- Provide feedback to employees as needed
- Provided oversight for clerks and sage advice to Providers and Nurses assigned to CBOCs
- Provide feedback regarding Patient Advocate issues and resolve problems
- Met the needs of customers while supporting the VA mission
- Provide 5 star care and Customer Service
- Maintained Leave in VATAS, monitor reports in HAS Sharepoint to include ICB, RTC orders, consults, Beneficiary Travel, and miscellaneous reports
- Conducted monthly audits on clerks to ensure proper scheduling and adherence to directives
- Performed monthly dashboard presentations to Leadership
- Extremely competent in Privacy Act, HIPAA, Freedom of Information Act, VHA Regulations and Directives as well as facility policies, procedures, services available governing eligibility and access to VA benefits as well as Joint Commission Standards
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology and VA nomenclature
- Involved in multiple Greenbelt Projects to include Diabetes, Speech/Audio, and Thrive
- Improve access and decrease wait times and overall improvement of Veteran Experience
Lead Medical Support Assistant (HAS) GS-7
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
New Port Richey, FL
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Team 1 Lead responsible for schedules of seven Providers in a busy clinic as part of PACT care
- Responsible for cancelling clinics, changing grids, overbooks, coordinating leave, and maintaining Provider schedules
- Versatile user with VetLink, VISTA, CPRS, ICB Buffer and Beneficial Travel applications often seek out for assistance with VSE
- Served as a Customer Service Liaison (Customer Care Specialist) as an additional assignment in the absence of a Patient Advocate
- Resolved patient issues by providing 5 Star Customer Service to our Veterans and Families
- Volunteered as VSE Super User for clinic and responsible for training staff
- Currently one of two trainers selected to attend specialized training for VSE
- Responsible for training all staff assigned to JAHVA
- Assist Veterans with Enrollments, Travel, 911 Transports, Change of Provider Requests, and Miscellaneous requests as needed
- Responsible for training new employees within the clinic, giving them access to clinics, and executing day to day operations
- Ensuring access and clinic flow issues are resolved quickly
- Responsible for monitoring various reports and tracking open encounters, return to clinic orders, and Miss Opportunities
- Assign reports to HAS clerks for follow up and completion as required
Advanced Medical Support Assistant (HAS)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Zephyrhills, FL
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Exceptional customer service by receiving several accolades by different services as well through the Gold Star Program
- Assist Veterans with scheduling, canceling, and making follow up appointments
- Pre-registered, updated data collected and scanned patient demographic and insurance information daily to support the revenue collection process
- Process 10-10EZ, 10-10EZR, verify Veteran’s eligibility, register, disposition, and schedule eligible veterans
- Process ROI requests
- Process VHIC Card requests
- Knowledge and skills to multi-task through VISTA, CPRS, ICB, LYNC, MICROSOFT OUTLOOK, VET LINK, and various programs
Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8)
United States Navy
08.1992 - 10.2014
- Commander Submarine Squadron Eleven, Oct 2011 – Oct 2014
- Hand Picked to be the Leading Chief Petty Officer for COMSUBRON ELEVEN Medical
- Direct Medical Liaison to Commodore for Submarine Squadron Eleven
- Mentored eight Independent Duty Corpsman on the waterfront
- Conducted Medical Readiness Inspections and Radiation Health Audits onboard 6 Submarines
- Maintained training program and certifications for all Providers and Independent Duty Corpsmen
- Ensured all Submarines were medically ready for deployment
- Reviewed all Dose Estimates and Dose Investigations for 6 Submarines as the subject matter expert which improved grades during Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination
- Responsible for the health and welfare of Squadron Staff
Primary Care Manager
United States Navy
11.2007 - 10.2011
- Served as a primary care manager for 160 personnel
- Managed all required medical care, consults, physicals, and health record maintenance
- Served as Preventive Medicine Officer, Gas Free Engineer, Radiation Health Officer, and Industrial Hygiene Officer
- Expertly managed Radiation Health Program with superior results on five Operational Reactor Safeguards Examinations
- Recognized as having the best medical/radiation health program on the waterfront
- Performed daily sickcall and diagnosed and treated various illness independent of a doctor
- Performed minor surgeries, IV therapy, immunizations, and care as needed
- Nominated for Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman of the Year
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Navy
Bremerton, WA
05.2004 - 10.2007
- Served as Senior Enlisted Leader at a busy outpatient clinic with over 50 staff members
- Worked directly for the Clinic Director and executed day to day operations processing over 100 patients per day
- Worked as a Primary Care Manager seeing over twenty patients daily as well as serving as Leading Chief Petty Officer for Acute Care Clinic and Family Practice Clinic
- Designated as Personnel Reliability Program Manager for Submarine Base
Medical Department Representative
United States Navy
03.2001 - 05.2004
- Responsible for health and welfare of 160 crewmembers
- Superior results on all medical readiness inspections and Operational Reactor Safeguards Examinations
- Worked independently as a First Class Petty Officer managing all facets of medical care and health record maintenance
- Expertly maintained radiation health data and exposure with minimal oversight
- Selected as Sailor of the Quarter
- Nominated as Sailor of The Year
Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
Pensacola, FL
10.1997 - 12.1999
- Leading Petty Officer for busy Internal Medicine Clinic providing direct support for twelve Internal Medicine Doctors
- Coordinated schedules for clinic and training
Education
Associates Science and Nursing - RN
Jersey College School of Nursing
Largo, FL08-2024
Masters Public Health (MPH) -
Trident University International
01.2012
Bachelors of Science - Health Care Management
Touro University International
01.2007
Skills
- IV management
- Infectious disease control
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Ventilator support
- Patient management
- Discharge coordination
- Medical assessment
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
Certification
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- BLS Certified
- Registered Nurse licensed in state of Florida
References
- Bryan Brown, Bryan.brown5@va.gov, (910)723-7977
- Kristen Valdez, Kristen.valdez@hcahealthcare.com, (352)446-4414
- Demetrica Munford (Dee), Demetrica.munford@hcahealthcare.com, (813)526-6768
Awards
- Received numerous Gold Stars for recognition of excellent customer service
- Awarded Service Award for 25 years of Government Service
Accomplishments
- Graduated Valedictorian
- Nominated for Daisy Award
- Awarded numerous gold stars for excellence and over 25 years government service
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
TGH
03.2024 - 10.2024
Supervisory Medical Support Assistant, Health Admin Services (HAS) GS-8
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2018 - 10.2021
Lead Medical Support Assistant (HAS) GS-7
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2016 - 08.2018
Advanced Medical Support Assistant (HAS)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2015 - 07.2016
Primary Care Manager
United States Navy
11.2007 - 10.2011
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Navy
05.2004 - 10.2007
Medical Department Representative
United States Navy
03.2001 - 05.2004
Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
10.1997 - 12.1999
Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8)
United States Navy
08.1992 - 10.2014
Associates Science and Nursing - RN
Jersey College School of Nursing
Masters Public Health (MPH) -
Trident University International
Bachelors of Science - Health Care Management
Touro University International
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