Shannon Dayton
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated critical care nurse for 20 years with 10 years experience as a helicopter flight nurse performing advanced procedures in the field. Over two years of critical care APRN experience with solid track record in advanced nursing roles, consistently achieving positive patient outcomes and enhancing care delivery. Expertise in advanced clinical assessments and patient-centered care. Committed to life-long learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN, Critical Care Unit
St. Vincent's Riverside
12.2023 - Current
- Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Open Heart Recovery 30 Bed unit. Proficient in procedures including intubation, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, quinton catheters, and assistance with bedside tracheotomies as well as bronchoscopies.
APRN, CV Surgery
University of Texas, Dell Medical School, Seton Main
06.2023 - 09.2023
- University of Texas Dell Medical School APRN in CT Surgery in CVICU. Includes ECMO/VADS/Transplants.
Helicopter Flight Nurse
Air Evac/GMR
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Flight Nurse in helicopter EMS, doing scene calls (911 responses) and critical care transports of all ages. Balloon pump transport RN. Advanced procedures in the field.
- Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions in high-pressure environments.
Emergency Room RN/Trauma Nurse Lead
Seton Medical Center Hays
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Staff RN/TNL in the Emergency Department. Initially full-time, then transitioned to PRN. Level II Trauma Center, stroke center, and STEMI center.
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
Helicopter Flight Nurse
REACH Air Medical Services/GMR
02.2014 - 09.2019
- Flight Nurse and Crew Chief in helicopter EMS. Safety officer and for the base as well as training coordinator where responsibilities included liaison to EMS agencies and coordinated all EMS training. Also arranged crew training. Successfully championed burn protocol proposal and changed the company's clinical recommendations for on-scene/in-flight burn treatment after responding/serving in several mass casualty fires. Recognized by REACH 7 for "enthusiastic patient care, focus, dedication, and leadership"
- Operated specialized medical equipment for monitoring and stabilizing patients during flights including neonatal transports and balloon pumps.
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Staff Nurse role in Trauma/Neuro ICU at a Level II Trauma Center.
Trauma Nurse Team Lead
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Leadership nurse position with the primary role of caring for and resuscitating trauma patients in the Emergency Room 4-bed trauma bay at a Level I Trauma Center.
SICU RN
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Staff nurse role in Surgical/Trauma ICU at a Level 1. The patient population included trauma, neuro, and CVICU. Trained in balloon pumps, post-cardiac recovery, and ECMO.
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN II
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Staff nurse role in Trauma/Neuro ICU at a Level II Trauma Center.
SICU RN
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
- New graduate/Staff nurse role in Surgical/Neuro ICU.
Education
MSN - AGACNP track
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX01.2022
BSN - Nursing
California State University, Chico
01.2005
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional and team collaboration
- Skilled in advanced procedures
- Clinical judgment
- Patient triaging
- Physician support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Diagnosis and treatment
Timeline
APRN, Critical Care Unit
St. Vincent's Riverside
12.2023 - Current
APRN, CV Surgery
University of Texas, Dell Medical School, Seton Main
06.2023 - 09.2023
Helicopter Flight Nurse
Air Evac/GMR
06.2021 - 06.2023
Emergency Room RN/Trauma Nurse Lead
Seton Medical Center Hays
10.2019 - 05.2023
Helicopter Flight Nurse
REACH Air Medical Services/GMR
02.2014 - 09.2019
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Trauma Nurse Team Lead
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
01.2012 - 01.2013
SICU RN
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
01.2010 - 01.2013
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN II
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
SICU RN
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
MSN - AGACNP track
The University of Texas At Arlington
BSN - Nursing
California State University, Chico