Shannon Cannon
Senecaville
Summary
Seasoned healthcare professional specializing in clinical operations and patient advocacy. Expertise in disease management and effective communication, enhancing patient outcomes within complex healthcare systems. Committed to team collaboration and unit leadership, driving improvements in care delivery and operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heart & Vascular Nurse Navigator
Genesis Healthcare
Zanesville
09.2020 - Current
- Educate patients on heart failure, coronary artery disease, open heart surgery, and arrhythmias to enhance understanding and self-management.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure adherence to treatment plans, promoting optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Performed follow-up assessments and calls upon discharge to support recovery efforts.
- Escalated care for patients exhibiting early signs of complications.
- Guided patients through healthcare systems to facilitate access to necessary services and resources.
Facility Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
Wheeling
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained daily operations, ensured adequate staffing, conducted budget analysis, interviewed and hired staff, scheduled employees, resolved customer complaints, and improved clinical outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to address those needs.
- Participated in Network projects to reduce blood stream infections and enhance transplant patient education through growth of peritoneal dialysis program.
Operational Nurse Manager- Cardio-Vascular Intermediate Unit and Telemetry/CHF Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville
08.2010 - 03.2018
- Developed and maintained unit budget, hired and trained staff, monitored productivity and staffing, created employee schedules, directed unit meetings, resolved customer complaints, took disciplinary action as needed, developed unit-specific policies reflecting best practice, conducted daily leader rounds on patients, and communicated process changes to staff.
- Directed and oversaw clinical managers across both inpatient units to ensure operational efficiency.
- Participated in multiple Lean Six Sigma projects to enhance organizational processes.
- Assisted healthcare team with patient care tasks, including conducting assessments and administering medication passes.
Clinical Coordinator- Cardio-Vascular Intermediate Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville
06.2005 - 08.2010
- Worked in charge and maintained adequate staffing according to unit census, rounded daily on patients, mentored new staff, trained new nursing students, provided direct patient care for post-op day 1 open heart patients, recovered heart catheterization patients, supported electrophysiology procedural patients, managed drug titrations, disciplined staff as needed, and maintained a positive, safe work environment for patients and staff.
- Coordinated patient care activities across multiple departments and disciplines.
- Developed and maintained clinical protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients for optimal care.
Staff Nurse- Cardio-Vascular Intermediate Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville
04.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided direct bedside care for patients, reported abnormal findings and lab results to physicians, offered 1-day post-op care for open heart patients, recovered heart catheterization patients, titrated drips, precepted nursing students and new nurses, and cross-trained in the critical care unit.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Healthcare Specialists of SE Ohio
Zanesville
04.1997 - 04.2002
- Obtained and processed lab specimens, reported abnormal labs to the physician in a timely manner, and performed daily QA/QC on machines to ensure proper function and accurate results.
- Conducted diagnostic tests on patient samples using advanced laboratory equipment.
- Analyzed test results to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained laboratory inventory and ordered supplies as needed for operations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with an emphasis in Leadership in Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Zanesville, OH04-2002
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Muskingum Area Technical College
Zanesville, OH06-1997
Skills
- Clinical operations
- Disease management
- Healthcare navigation
- Patient safety
- Physical assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Unit leadership
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- ANCC Board Certified Cardiac-Vascular Nursing
- ACCN PCCN Certified: Adult Progressive Care Nursing
Timeline
Heart & Vascular Nurse Navigator
Genesis Healthcare
09.2020 - Current
Facility Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
06.2018 - 08.2020
Operational Nurse Manager- Cardio-Vascular Intermediate Unit and Telemetry/CHF Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
08.2010 - 03.2018
Clinical Coordinator- Cardio-Vascular Intermediate Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
06.2005 - 08.2010
Staff Nurse- Cardio-Vascular Intermediate Unit
Genesis Healthcare System
04.2002 - 06.2005
Medical Laboratory Technician
Healthcare Specialists of SE Ohio
04.1997 - 04.2002
Master of Science - Nursing with an emphasis in Leadership in Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Muskingum Area Technical College