Shannon Churchwell
Norfolk,VA
Summary
I have a proven track record of public engagement and facilitating effective dialogue with concerned citizens and stakeholders. I have over 10 years of work and volunteering experience in serving the public. I work well under pressure, highly organized, am an effective communicator, and I do well with maintaining organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
State Director, Virginia BLEXIT TPUSA
Blexit TPUSA
Norfolk , VA
03.2024 - Current
- Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Identified potential partnerships with other organizations to expand services available in the area.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oculus Healthcare Staffing
Norfolk , VA
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated regularly with workers about existing or upcoming changes in safety protocols or procedures.
- Investigated accidents to determine root causes, identified corrective actions and wrote detailed reports.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Management of support staffing and participated in weekly team meetings focused on identifying potential hazards, nursing staff concerns, and implementing solutions.
Director of Community Engagement
Village Voices of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas , NV
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided strategic guidance on various issues related to community engagement initiatives.
- Responded to inquiries from members of the public regarding the organization's initiatives.
- Collaborated with external partners such as government agencies, elected officials, political candidates, nonprofits, and, businesses to identify areas of mutual interest for collaboration.
- Organize townhalls/public events to facilitate community engagement with electe officials, candidates and stakeholders on concerns and initiatives. Analyzed data from past engagements in order to develop more effective approaches in the future or to assess the impact of past engagements on public dialogue and policy.
- Recruited volunteers and interns who could assist with outreach efforts.
- Organized and facilitated events, workshops, and volunteer activities to foster relationships with local stakeholders
- Identified potential funding sources for community-based programs and initiatives.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive community engagement strategies to increase public awareness of our organization's mission.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders
- Attended conferences and networking events relevant to our field of work.
- Managed the budget for community-based projects and initiatives.
- Hosted a weekly show on a community based radio station (KCEP in Las Vegas) to engage community members
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Brightwood College - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01-2018
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High School of Philadelphia
Philadelphia06-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Crisis Mangement
- Partnership Building
- Budget Oversight
- Program Management
- Staff Management
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
Timeline
State Director, Virginia BLEXIT TPUSA
Blexit TPUSA
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oculus Healthcare Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Director of Community Engagement
Village Voices of Southern Nevada
11.2020 - 09.2022
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Brightwood College - Las Vegas
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High School of Philadelphia
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Philadelphia