Shannen Dumond
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years in pediatric primary and acute care and 20+ years of nursing experience overall. Expertise in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education, with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. Military healthcare background enhances capabilities in quality improvement, risk reduction, and multidisciplinary coordination for optimized patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Fort Hood, TX
09.2012 - 05.2026
- Assessed, diagnosed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for newborn and pediatric patients with undifferentiated and complex needs; completed physical and psychological assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Provided comprehensive care for pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions, reviewing medication effectiveness and safety, offering breastfeeding support and education, and coordinating lab requirements and follow-up with state agencies and pediatric specialists.
- Led Texas Newborn Screen program, managing notifications, education, and lab draw requirements while collaborating with state officials and pediatric specialists to ensure timely follow-up care and evaluations.
- Supported pediatric clinic care for children ages 0-18, facilitating inpatient newborn discharge, 2-day newborn visits, and 2-week to 2-month follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Scott and White Children's Hospital
Temple, TX
04.2010 - 06.2012
- • Provided care for children ages 0-18 with diverse developmental and behavioral needs, ensuring tailored interventions.
- • Facilitated assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for developmental and behavioral concerns, enhancing care for learning, attention, mood, anxiety, tics, regulatory, and developmental disorders.
- • Assessed physiological and psychological needs to create and implement care plans for acute, chronic, and complex pediatric conditions.
- • Worked with multidisciplinary team members, reviewed medications for effectiveness and side effects, supported adherence, responded to urgent situations, and guided health promotion and self-care.
Registered Nurse
Scott and White Children's Hospital
Temple, TX
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in NICU, PICU, acute care, and med-surg pediatrics, facilitating optimal patient outcomes and support for families.
- Delivered pediatric bedside care at Scott and White Children's Hospital
- Assessed child conditions and reported changes to care team
- Administered medications and monitored reactions using hospital protocols
Nurse Case Manager
Veritas Healthcare
Fort Hood, TX
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Wounded Warrior Transition Unit
- Coordinated patient care plans for Veritas Healthcare case management.
- Assessed member needs and developed individualized nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and care teams.
Registered Nurse
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
Temple, TX
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in NICU, PICU, acute care, and med-surg pediatrics, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Delivered pediatric nursing care in Scott and White Children’s Hospital units.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored responses for safety.
Research Assistant
U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USARRL)
Fort Rucker, AL
09.2001 - 05.2006
Surgical Technician / Combat Medic
U.S. Army / National Guard / Army Reserve
01.1996 - 04.2004
Education
MS - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, MS12-2009
BS - Nursing
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08-2007
MS - Counseling and Psychology
Troy State University at Dothan
Dothan, AL05-2006
BS - Psychology
Troy State University at Dothan
Dothan, AL12-2003
Skills
- Pediatric care coordination
- Care plan development
- Medication management
- Illness management
- Pediatric mental health management
- Neonatal care
- Newborn developmental care
- Adolescent health
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Lab results interpretation
- Electronic documentation
- Telehealth services
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Family counseling
- Preventive care strategies
- Patient documentation
Personal Information
- Will be relocating to Tennessee in October 2026.
- Actively pursuing Tennessee RN/APRN licensure.
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- RN
Expires: July 2027
Lic #: 730972
State: TX,
APRN-CNP
Expires: July 2027
Lic#: AP118934
State: TX
CPNP
Initial: February 2010
Expires: February 2027
National Certification# 20100358
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
09.2012 - 05.2026
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Scott and White Children's Hospital
04.2010 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Scott and White Children's Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2010
Nurse Case Manager
Veritas Healthcare
09.2008 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 09.2008
Research Assistant
U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USARRL)
09.2001 - 05.2006
Surgical Technician / Combat Medic
U.S. Army / National Guard / Army Reserve
01.1996 - 04.2004
MS - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
BS - Nursing
University of Alabama
MS - Counseling and Psychology
Troy State University at Dothan
BS - Psychology
Troy State University at Dothan