Shanna Brabbin BSN, RN
Medford,OR
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialize in pain management, end-of-life care planning, and emotional support, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients in final stages of life. Excel in communication, empathy, and patient advocacy to meet diverse needs of families and patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence Health & Services
Medford, OR
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
Registered Nurse
La Clinica Acute Care Clinic
Medford, OR
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Triaged patients' needs based on stated symptoms and assessment data.
- Administered medications and IV fluids and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed EKGs, wound care, dressing changes, immunizations, suture/staple removal, and urinary catheterization.
- Performed point of care testing.
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and resources available to meet needs.
Registered Nurse
Surgery Center of Southern Oregon
Medford, OR
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Airway management: LMA, ETT, and O2 therapy
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Group
Central Point, OR
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Triaged patients' needs based on stated symptoms, basic assessment findings, and documented vitals.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Administered medications and IV fluids.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, urinary catheterization, venipuncture.
- Ensured employee competency and clinic compliance as Point of Care Testing SuperUser.
- Upheld safety standards and executing employee drills as Safety Coordinator.
- Implemented staff education, development, and skill competency evaluations.
Registered Nurse
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Medford, OR
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed triage and prioritized patient care needs to serve up to 5 patients per shift.
- Performed thorough patient assessments and documented findings in EMR.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications (intramuscular, intravenous, epidural, oral, sublingual, topical).
- Initiated IV therapy to include: antibiotics, cardiac drips, hydration, blood product infusions, and pain management
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, pacing wire removal, and epidural removal
- Explained care, physician-ordered tests and medications with patients and family members or caregivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Ashland, OR06.2017
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KYSkills
- Effective communication
- Care coordination
- Admissions support
- Compassionate care
- Symptom management
- Wound care
- Family support
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic medical records
- End-of-life care
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing assessment
- Time management
- Medication administration
Certification
Basic Life Support through 2025
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence Health & Services
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
La Clinica Acute Care Clinic
05.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Surgery Center of Southern Oregon
06.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Group
03.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
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