Shannon Brown
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Dayton Children's Perioperative Services, showcasing exceptional skills in patient education and critical thinking. Achieved a significant reduction in medication errors and improved patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing patient safety and quality improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Dayton Children's Perioperative Services
03.2003 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in quality measures, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated complex care between departments and obtained orders for chronic conditions such as Diabetes, endocrine disorders, and bleeding disorders.
- Provided comprehensive education and high-quality instructions to patients scheduled for surgical procedures.
- Led a quality improvement project to reduce same-day surgery cancellations related to unoptimized cardiac conditions.
- Ensured all pre-surgery orders were obtained and verified for a safe transition to the operating room.
- Facilitated seamless communication between patients and surgical teams by gathering and relaying health information.
- Arranged interpreters to facilitate communication for patients facing language barriers.
- Collaborated with social work to arrange patient transportation.
- Guided families through pre- and post-surgery expectations, enhancing their readiness and confidence.
- Demonstrated strong phone skills to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Utilized EPIC software to accurately document and update patient information.
Medical Office Assitant
Dayton Children's
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
- Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during check-in/check-out process, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly.
- Enhanced patient care with timely and accurate data entry of medical histories, prescriptions, and lab results.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted medical staff during examinations to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Recorded accurate vital signs for all patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures.
STNA
SpringCreek Nursing Home
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH02-2003
High School Diploma -
Wayne H.S.
Huber Heghts,OH05-1999
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Family education
- Critical care
- Quality improvement
- Skill development
- Ethical practice
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Patient counseling
- Team training and development
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Pediatric nursing
- Nursing process
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Compassionate and caring
- Decision-making
- Medical recordkeeping
- Accurate documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Delegation and motivation
- Clear patient communication
- Treatment preparation
- Care coordination
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft office
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Dayton Children's Perioperative Services
03.2003 - Current
Medical Office Assitant
Dayton Children's
01.2000 - 03.2003
STNA
SpringCreek Nursing Home
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Wayne H.S.
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