Shanna Doescher
Amarillo
Summary
Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN-charge nurse
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites
Amarillo
04.2021 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Provided skilled care in surgical rehabilitation, focusing on tracheostomy, PEG tube management, and respiratory therapy.
LVN-wound care nurse/ADON
Amarillo Center For Skilled Care
Amarillo
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated staffing and acted as a supervisor, maintaining operational efficiency and continuity of care during peak COVID.
- Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
LVN- ADON
Legacy rehabilitation center
Amarillo
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Directed and coordinated healthcare teams, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
LVN Charge Nurse, wound care
Georgia Manor Nursing Home
Amarillo
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Served as an on-call nurse, delivering prompt and efficient wound care services as needed.
- Supervised LVNs and other staff members in providing quality patient care services.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Clarendon College
Clarendon, Tx 08.2010 - 11.2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Quality improvement
- Staff coordination
- Treatment planning
- Time management
- Geriatric care
- Surgical care
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- Licensed nurse
- Cpr certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN-charge nurse
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites
04.2021 - Current
LVN-wound care nurse/ADON
Amarillo Center For Skilled Care
09.2020 - 04.2021
LVN- ADON
Legacy rehabilitation center
05.2019 - 09.2020
LVN Charge Nurse, wound care
Georgia Manor Nursing Home
09.2018 - 05.2019
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Clarendon College
08.2010 - 11.2011