SHANNA TANNER
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in delivering exceptional patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Strong advocate for team collaboration, consistently striving to achieve optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability while ensuring compassionate care and managing complex medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Proficient in caring for critically ill patients and adept at triaging emergently ill and injured individuals, contributing to a high standard of healthcare delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
OrthoIndy Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Provides post-operative care of patients receiving total joint replacements.
- Monitoring of post-op vital signs; ambulating patients post-operatively.
- Advises patients and caregivers of proper wound management and discharge plan objectives.
- Care and monitoring of surgical drains.
- Dressing changes;.
- Coordinating patient care among multiple departments (surgeon, hospitalist, physical therapy, nutrition).
- Pre-anesthesia testing clinic; evaluating current health status and obtaining health history to determine appropriateness for surgery.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hancock Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed triage on incoming patients to determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Franciscan Health
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, April 2018 to April 2020, caring for patients with varying acuity levels. Duties included performing bone marrow transplants, running CVVH, maintaining advanced cardiac life support, blood/blood product and electrolyte replacement.
- Medical Progressive Care Unit, April, 2016 to April, 2018 caring for critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Floated to Adult ICU, Cardiac ICU and Surgical ICU
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kindred Hospital/LTACH
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided nursing care to medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care patients presenting with multiple primary diagnoses including respiratory failure, kidney failure, and congestive heart failure. Proficiencies in the care of intubated, vented patients, as well as administration of sedation and cardiac drips.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse (RN)
University Hospital at IU Health
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Provided nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical unit specializing in gastrointestinal diagnoses such as pancreatitis, liver failure, various gastrointestinal cancers, as well as post surgical patients. Proficiencies in patient assessment, wound care, and blood and blood product administration.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
IVY Tech Community College
07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Sociology & Political Science
Ball State University
05.1997
Skills
- IV therapy management
- Medication management
- Patient care coordination
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Documentation proficiency
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient care planning
- Critical care
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
OrthoIndy Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hancock Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)
Franciscan Health
04.2016 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kindred Hospital/LTACH
03.2014 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse (RN)
University Hospital at IU Health
12.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
IVY Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology & Political Science
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
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