Shannon Allen
Wichita,KS
Summary
Board-certified APRN specializing in acute care with a focus on improving patient outcomes through effective management of acute illnesses. Demonstrated success in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment strategies. Expertise in enhancing care delivery in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist APRN
Susan B Allen Hospital
El Dorado, Kansas
03.2026 - Current
- Managed and treated acute illnesses, including infections, respiratory failure, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, and trauma, ensuring timely interventions.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams in critical access hospital to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Recorded comprehensive patient encounter details in electronic health record system to support continuity of care.
Hospitalist ACNP
Lake Regional
Osage Beach, MO
03.2019 - Current
- Managed acute medical conditions and coordinated treatment strategies to improve patient recovery.
- Collaborated with medical team members to align care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to enhance patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Documented all relevant information from patient encounters in electronic health record system.
- Referred complex cases to specialists for further evaluation and management.
Hospitalist APRN
The Inpatient Group
Derby, KS
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed acute illnesses including infections, respiratory failure, and trauma.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to establish effective treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to assess patient progress and refine care plans.
- Identified quality improvement opportunities in patient care and implemented enhancement initiatives.
- Executed preoperative evaluations to inform surgeons of patient risk factors.
- Provided mentorship to junior staff, improving team performance and skillsets.
- Developed and revised policies to support program growth and ensure compliance.
Hospitalist APRN
Carepoint
03.2017 - 07.2024
- Managed critical patient cases in fast-paced hospital environment, optimizing care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Responded to medical emergencies, providing immediate and effective interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to anticipate patient needs, improving order fulfillment and care coordination.
- Prescribed medications adhering to accepted standards of care and hospital protocols.
- Conducted preoperative evaluations, advising surgeons on patient risk status to inform intervention strategies.
- Documented patient histories and progress notes accurately within electronic health record system.
- Communicated with family members regarding patient diagnosis and prognosis.
- Referred complex cases to specialists for advanced evaluation and treatment.
Hospitalist APRN
Team Health (IPC/KIS)
Wichita, KS
08.2011 - 07.2018
- Managed critical patient cases in high-pressure hospital settings, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, leading to tailored treatment plans that addressed individual needs.
- Delivered nocturnist care during night shifts in hospital settings.
- Performed initial consultations, documenting medical history and conducting physical examinations.
- Documented all relevant information from patient encounters in electronic health record system.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding diagnoses and prognoses, fostering understanding and support during care transitions.
Pulmonary/Critical Care APRN
Hutchinson Clinic
Hutchinson, KS
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Oversaw care for hospitalized patients in pulmonology and critical care. in pulmonology and critical care, overseeing consults, admissions, and discharges. Managed outpatient pulmonology and sleep medicine patients in clinical environment. Conducted comprehensive evaluations for critically ill patients to determine coordinated multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.mal patient care and outcomes. Conducted follow-up assessments to evaluate patient recovery. to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment strategies. Recorded detailed patient histories for accurate medical records, treatment plans, and outcomesDeveloped protocols that streamlined patient management processes, improving efficiency in inpatient and outpatient settings. both inpatient and outpatient settings. Educated patients on management of pulmonary conditions and sleep disorders.
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with emphasis on Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Wichita State University
Wichita12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-1993
Skills
- Acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP)
- Advanced practice registered nurse (Advanced Practice Nurse)
- Acute Care Management
- Critical care
- ICU proficiency
- Pulmonology expertise
- Cardiac care
- Patient education
- Leadership skills
- Work ethic
Professional Development
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Guest Speaker for WSU
- Lecturer CME conference for Advance Practice Nursing 2019
Leadership Experience
- Advanced Practice leadership WMC, 01/01/21, 12/31/24
- Steering Committee Carepoint Hospitalist, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
- Peer Review WMC, 01/01/19, 12/31/24
- Ascension Via Christi Sepsis committee, 2016
Timeline
Hospitalist APRN
Susan B Allen Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Hospitalist APRN
The Inpatient Group
06.2022 - 12.2025
Hospitalist ACNP
Lake Regional
03.2019 - Current
Hospitalist APRN
Carepoint
03.2017 - 07.2024
Hospitalist APRN
Team Health (IPC/KIS)
08.2011 - 07.2018
Pulmonary/Critical Care APRN
Hutchinson Clinic
03.2010 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Nursing with emphasis on Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University