Open To Work
Shanna McGowen
Lubbock
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional dedicated to delivering exemplary patient care in high-stakes environments. Expertise in managing pediatric patients with complex health needs, while providing education and support to staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Coordinator for West Texas areas
Fresenius Kidney Care
Lubbock
07.2018 - Current
- Educated new and existing staff on FKC policies, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Conducted face-to-face classes to improve staff training effectiveness and engagement.
- Supported education coordinators across multiple regions by proctoring exams for staff competency assessments.
- Collaborated with education coordinators on committee projects, contributing to enhanced educational outcomes.
- Proctored computer-based and written exams for staff competency assessments.
- Performed initial and annual skills labs during clinic visits.
Home Therapy Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
12.2015 - 07.2018
- Executed nursing duties, including patient assessments and care coordination, to support comprehensive management of home dialysis patients.
- Obtained and reviewed monthly lab results for home peritoneal dialysis patients, administering subcutaneous ESAs and IV iron per physician orders to ensure optimal patient care.
- Performed sterile dressing changes and transfer set changes while training new patients on PD catheter care and home dialysis procedures.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate patient environments for home dialysis treatment, ensuring safety and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including dieticians, social workers, and physicians, to optimize patient care.
- Secured prior authorizations for referrals and necessary procedures, facilitating timely access to care for patients.
Charge Nurse
TTUHSC/Montford Unit
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted RN assessments on new admissions and evaluated psychiatric patients for medication side effects, enhancing patient safety.
- Administered medications, both PO and injections, in compliance with protocols.
- Supervised LVNs in clarifying orders and facilitating communication with providers to ensure effective management of suicidal patients.
- Managed work units during pod nurse absence, ensuring continuity of patient care and support for nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately via EMR systems.
RN Case Manager
Hospice of the South Plains
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw hospice patient care across residences, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, ensuring tailored support that addressed individual needs.
- Partnered with DME companies to secure daily living assistance resources for patients, improving overall quality of life.
- Conducted weekly head-to-toe assessments to proactively monitor and respond to changes in patient health status.
Staff RN
TTUHSC/Montford unit
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Administered medications via IV, IM, and PO routes while managing wound care.
- Cared for pre-operative and post-operative patients, enhancing comfort and expediting recovery.
- Performed nursing duties to support patient health and maintain safety standards.
- Reviewed clinic notes to obtain new orders and track patient progress.
- Drafted orders accurately for timely execution by healthcare team.
- Maintained comprehensive electronic charts to accurately document patient interactions and treatments.
CDI Specialist
Covenant Health System
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Coordinated physician inquiries on documentation, ensuring accurate transmission of details to coders for optimal billing.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient care plans, enhancing collaboration and care quality.
- Managed patient records and ensured compliance with privacy regulations.
- Developed training materials for new staff, facilitating understanding of operational procedures and improving onboarding process.
Travel RN
Scott and White’s McClendons Children's Hospital
Temple
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Delivered critical care for pediatric patients in intensive and intermediate care settings, achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Managed pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac pediatric patients, including trauma and oncology cases, improving recovery times and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams across NICU and pediatric floor to ensure continuity and quality of patient care, supporting overall patient wellness.
- Interpreted lab results to support physicians during procedures and assist intermediate care patients.
- Collected blood samples from patients using central venous lines, arterial lines, PICC lines, and peripheral veins.
- Calculated medication dosages for oral and intramuscular administration based on patient weight.
Field RN
Accolade Homecare
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Executed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments for elderly patients in home and assisted living facilities, enhancing individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Facilitated education on disease management and medication adherence, empowering patients to take control of their health.
- Collected lab specimens via venipuncture and CVL methods to support diagnostics.
- Trained staff on caregiving techniques tailored to elderly needs, improving quality of patient care.
Staff RN PICU
Covenant Health System
Lubbock
11.2008 - 05.2012
- Cared for pre-op and post-op cardiac pediatric patients, including trauma and oncology cases, ensuring optimal recovery and early detection of complications.
- Obtained laboratory samples from CVL, arterial lines, PICC lines, and peripheral veins, enhancing accuracy of diagnostic assessments.
- Calculated medication dosages based on patient weight in kilograms for PO and IM administration, ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.
- Interpreted lab results to inform clinical decisions and support physicians in procedural interventions.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX05-2009
Pre-requisites for nursing school - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX01-2007
Pre-requisites for nursing school - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX01-2007
Pre-requisites for nursing school - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01-2007
Emergency medical - Emergency Medicine
Texas Tech Health Sciences / South Plains College
Lubbock, TX01-2003
Skills
- Educational programming and instructional design
- Policy writing and documentation
- Staff training and development
- Competency assessment and evaluation
- Patient management and care
Functional Summary
To practice professional nursing within an evidence based environment which provides challenges, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as exemplary patient care.
History
Prior to obtaining my Registered Nurse License, I was employed in many physician offices performing various nursing and administrative duties for approximately 15 years, such duties included; scheduling appointments in specialists offices, verification and pre-certification of insurances, refilling prescriptions, administering injections, along with phlebotomy, ICD-9 and CPT coding, assisting physician in a fast paced clinic, obtaining vital signs, histories, obtaining intake assessments via telephone, as well as assisting with gynecological exams, scheduling of mammograms, and home visits in an assisted living environment, along with other inpatient and outpatient assignments.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$95000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Education Coordinator for West Texas areas
Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2018 - Current
Home Therapy Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
12.2015 - 07.2018
Charge Nurse
TTUHSC/Montford Unit
08.2015 - 12.2015
RN Case Manager
Hospice of the South Plains
12.2014 - 01.2015
Staff RN
TTUHSC/Montford unit
11.2013 - 11.2014
CDI Specialist
Covenant Health System
03.2013 - 08.2013
Travel RN
Scott and White’s McClendons Children's Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2013
Field RN
Accolade Homecare
04.2012 - 11.2012
Staff RN PICU
Covenant Health System
11.2008 - 05.2012
Nursing - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
Pre-requisites for nursing school - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Pre-requisites for nursing school - Nursing
South Plains College
Pre-requisites for nursing school - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Emergency medical - Emergency Medicine
Texas Tech Health Sciences / South Plains College