Shannan Gray
Helendale
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with experience in travel and infusion nursing. Consistently delivers high-quality patient care, prioritizing safety and efficiency in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in critical care, patient assessment, and emergency response. Dependable and flexible, able to meet changing needs and ensure reliable support to healthcare teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Reduced stress among patients and their families by offering clear communication and support throughout treatment process.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing double-check system with fellow nursing staff, enhancing patient safety.
- Maintained detailed patient records for accurate documentation and effective treatment planning, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
APS Health and Infusion Nursing Services
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings as needed for home infusion therapy.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive home infusion therapy assessments and treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering a trusting environment conducive to successful home-based care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments prior to initiating infusion therapy, identifying any contraindications or potential risks associated with the prescribed treatment plan.
- Performed venous access device care and maintenance for patients, ensuring proper function and minimizing risk of infection.
- Promoted infection control practices in the home setting through proper equipment handling techniques and hand hygiene education for both staff members and caregivers.
- Enhanced patient safety by following strict medication administration protocols and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, offering emotional support and encouragement as needed.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapies, equipment usage, and self-care techniques for better treatment adherence.
RN
St. Marys Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2025
- PATIENT ASSESSMENTS
- ADMINISTER PO AND IV MEDICATIONS
- WOUND CARE
- MONITOR VITALS, LABS - ABNORMAL VS NORMAL
- COMMUNICATE WITH DR'S, FAMILY, OTHER HOSPITAL STAFF
- PD
- START CPR, PUSH MEDICATIONS
- START IV'S
- ASESS SURGICAL SITE FOR INFECTIONS
Laboratory Assistant
San Bernardino Community Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
ER Technician
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2021
- Restrain or shackle violent patients
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
12.2002 - 05.2017
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL09.2022
BS - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Chicago, IL05.2012
AA - General Education
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA08.2008
Skills
- Patient Care
- Taking and tracking vital signs
- Airway management
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Nursing documentation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessment
- IV start and maintance
Certification
- Licensed RN - 95311796
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
APS Health and Infusion Nursing Services
10.2023 - Current
RN
St. Marys Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2025
Laboratory Assistant
San Bernardino Community Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
ER Technician
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2021
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
12.2002 - 05.2017
BS - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
AA - General Education
Victor Valley College
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Ca RN License # 95311796
- BLS Cert
- ACLS cert
- NIH cert
- Phlebotomy Cert- CPT 57614
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