SHANNON BISHOP
Baldwinville,MA
Summary
Proficient and caring LPN with 16 years of experience providing skilled patient focused care to diverse patient populations and various medical conditions .I work effectively with communicating and collaborating with interdisciplinary team as well as fellow staff to ensure proper care for patients and maintain a positive atmosphere.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Banyan Treatment Center
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Performed ongoing assessments of each patient's status utilizing COWS/SIWA assessments, patient complaints of medical symptoms to levels of withdrawal to properly address status changes.
- Educated patients on Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health conditions, medications, treatments available and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Knowledge regarding substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders as well as dual diagnosis.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
LPN Staff Nurse
Genesis
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Completed daily living tasks to enhance quality of life of patients
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability
- Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Staff Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
12.2014 - 05.2017
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Completed daily living tasks to enhance quality of life of elderly patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Staff Nurse
University of Massachusetts Medical School
04.2008 - 07.2013
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs
- Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and history upon admission
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Followed infection control procedures
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Transcribed orders and properly documented all medication administration
- Routinely ran sick call clinic and initiated nursing protocol to ensure patient health
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Delivered training to newly hired nurses, offering insight and assistance related to day to day work environment, policies and procedures, and emergent situations
- Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels
- Prepared medications for high capacity medication lines to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility
- Provided safety oriented nursing care in Correctional Care Facility.
Education
Recovery Coach
CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
06.2024
Practical Nurse Certification -
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA11.2002
Certificate in Human Services -
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.2001
Skills
- Physical and behavioral assessments and evaluations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient-focused compassionate care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability, Flexibility , Reliability
- Continuous education regarding Substance Abuse and Mental health conditions to maintain up to date treatments
Timeline
LPN
Banyan Treatment Center
04.2021 - 04.2024
LPN Staff Nurse
Genesis
12.2018 - 04.2020
Staff Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
12.2014 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse
University of Massachusetts Medical School
04.2008 - 07.2013
Recovery Coach
CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
Practical Nurse Certification -
Mount Wachusett Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Mount Wachusett Community College
Certificate in Human Services -
Mount Wachusett Community College
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