Shanna Song
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with two years of acute care experience in hospital-based settings, including inpatient postpartum care and operating room nursing. Experienced in concurrent review–aligned clinical assessment, proactive discharge and transition planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and CMS-compliant documentation within Epic EHR. Demonstrated ability to evaluate medical necessity, monitor level and quality of care, identify barriers to safe discharge, and communicate effectively with providers to support high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and well-suited for remote case management and telephonic care coordination roles.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Glenbrook Hospital
Glenview, IL
2025 - Current
- Provide perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate level of care and safe transitions across the perioperative continuum.
- Perform preoperative assessments to evaluate medical readiness, comorbidities, and anticipated post-acute care needs, supporting appropriate surgical utilization.
- Coordinate postoperative planning and communicate patient status, care needs, and discharge considerations to inpatient units and care teams.
- Identify potential complications, delays in care, or barriers to discharge and escalate concerns proactively to providers.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic EHR to support continuity of care, quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse – Postpartum Unit
Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, IL
2024 - 2025
- Conducted ongoing clinical assessments to monitor patient progress, acuity, and readiness for discharge.
- Participated in proactive discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of follow-up services to support safe transitions of care.
- Demonstrated rapid clinical judgment in managing postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal emergencies, supporting quality outcomes and patient safety.
- Collaborated with physicians, lactation consultants, NICU staff, and social work to coordinate interdisciplinary care.
- Identified early signs of complications requiring escalation of care, helping prevent avoidable readmissions.
- Maintained CMS-compliant documentation of clinical findings, interventions, and patient education within Epic EHR.
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Best Dental Group
Bartlett, IL
2020 - 2024
- Supported surgical and anesthesia teams during oral surgeries and procedures requiring deep sedation.
- Assisted with patient monitoring, positioning, and preparation, ensuring safety and procedural efficiency.
- Educated patients and caregivers on post-operative care, wound management, and recovery expectations.
- Maintained sterile technique and accurate procedural documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Oral Surgical Assistant
Northwest Oral and Maxillofacial
Arlington Heights, IL
2018 - 2020
- Assisted in procedures under IV conscious sedation, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patients during recovery and communicated post-operative instructions and potential complications.
- Supported interdisciplinary coordination between surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL01-2020
Skills
- Concurrent Review & Level of Care Assessment
- Discharge & Transition Planning
- Utilization Review Support
- Medical Necessity Evaluation
- Observation vs Inpatient Status Awareness
- High-Risk & High-Utilization Patient Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- CMS-Compliant Clinical Documentation
- Epic EHR & Electronic Documentation
- Prior Authorization Support
- Quality & Patient Safety Monitoring
- Telephonic Provider & Patient Communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Active, Unrestricted License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Expires 2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
LANGUAGES
English: Native/Bilingual
Korean: Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Glenbrook Hospital
2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Postpartum Unit
Central DuPage Hospital
2024 - 2025
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Best Dental Group
2020 - 2024
Oral Surgical Assistant
Northwest Oral and Maxillofacial
2018 - 2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign