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Shanna Sparks

Portsmouth,OH

Summary

RN with 16 years experience in long-term care, ICU, and administrative roles. Demonstrated expertise as a Director of Nursing and MDS Coordinator, leading evidence-based practices and optimizing patient outcomes. Strong critical thinking skills and a proven track record in improving quality metrics and staff performance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Hartland Home Health
2024 - Current

Providing skilled care for patients in their home.

MDS Coordinator / Hospice RN

Hartland Hospice
01.2010 - 2024
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure compliance.
  • Evaluate patients for eligibility and admission.
  • Care of critical and terminally ill patients.

Director of Nursing

National Church Residences
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Lead comprehensive nursing care strategies, optimizing patient outcomes and staff performances. Implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved quality metrics.

ICU Nurse

Licking Memorial Health System
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed critical care patients in an ICU setting, implementing evidence-based protocols. Conducted thorough assessments, administered treatments, and monitored patient progress.

Administrative RN / MDS / Case Management

Five Star Senior Living
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led nursing team in implementing patient-centered care protocols, resulting in improved health outcomes and resident satisfaction.
  • Coordinated MDS assessments, ensuring accurate patient data collection and analysis. Implemented streamlined processes, reducing assessment time and improving care plan efficiency.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Shawnee State University
01.2009

Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

Ohio State University
01.2004

Associate Degree - Applied Science Law Enforcement Technology

Ohio State University
01.2004

Associate Degree - Natural Science Psychology/Sociology

Ohio State University
01.2004

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Case management
  • Time management
  • Case documentation

Timeline

Director of Nursing

National Church Residences
01.2021 - 01.2022

ICU Nurse

Licking Memorial Health System
01.2020 - 01.2021

Administrative RN / MDS / Case Management

Five Star Senior Living
01.2018 - 01.2020

MDS Coordinator / Hospice RN

Hartland Hospice
01.2010 - 2024

Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

Ohio State University

Associate Degree - Applied Science Law Enforcement Technology

Ohio State University

Associate Degree - Natural Science Psychology/Sociology

Ohio State University

Case Manager

Hartland Home Health
2024 - Current

Associate Degree - Nursing

Shawnee State University
Shanna Sparks