Shannon Clifford
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at East Tennessee Children's Hospital, excelling in clinical documentation and patient advocacy. Recognized for delivering empathetic care while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in intravenous therapy, ensuring patient safety and comfort during complex treatments. Committed to enhancing family communication and support throughout the care process.
Knowledgeable with focus on Pediatric Oncology. Demonstrates solid track record of patient care and emotional support for young patients and their families. Utilized advanced clinical skills and compassionate care in high-stress environments, fostering patient recovery and family trust.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for side effects and reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated families on treatment procedures, potential side effects, and supportive care options.
- Administer Chemotherapy to patient's and blood products.
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent deliver of empathetic care.
Enhabit Home Health
Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Karen Teske Agency
07.2010 - 03.2020
- Developed customized insurance solutions based on client needs and risk assessments.
- Educated clients on policy options, benefits, and coverage details to enhance understanding.
- Processed policy renewals and modifications efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and competitive pricing strategies.
- Mentored junior agents in sales techniques and customer service best practices for improved performance.
- Evaluate risks utilizing underwriting rules and guidelines per state regulations in order to bind insurance policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Knoxville12-2022
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee College of Applied Science
Knoxville, TN03-2019
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- Intravenous therapy
- Family communication
- Critical thinking skills that demonstrate rational, reasoned judgement, and anticipate further necessary actions
- Detailed Documentation in record keeping, SBAR Reports, MAR documentations, narrative notes, labs, and patient care activities
- Excellent team player and motivator
- Frequently works in different roles in the hospital with different patient population Frequently floats to the NICU, PICU, and medical surgical floor to help with complex patient care
- Communicates well with interdisciplinary team on plan of care and give updated reports to respiratory team care, physician's assistant and medical doctors within the hospital
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Administer of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Enhabit Home Health
Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2019 - 01.2023
Licensed Insurance Agent
Karen Teske Agency
07.2010 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennessee College of Applied Science
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