Shannon DeGroff
Schoharie,NY
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse known for preserving dignity while assisting with daily living needs, behavior support, and routine assessments. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, monitoring for changes in condition, and delivering safe, reliable care for diverse patient populations.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexingtone ARC
Schoharie, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored residents for adverse reactions, ensuring compliance with care plans and physician orders.
- Documented vital signs, symptoms, and interventions accurately in health records to support continuity of care.
- Communicated changes in condition to nursing and support teams to prompt timely care adjustments.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities while preserving dignity, safety, and personal preferences.
- Supported behavior management strategies and de-escalation techniques for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to implement person-centered services and individualized treatment goals.
- Maintained infection control practices and adhered to safety protocols across residential and clinical settings.
- Provided direct nursing care, including wound care, assessments, and routine health monitoring for stable outcomes.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Cobleskill, NY
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Processed transactions accurately at register using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with merchandise location, product selection, and service questions.
- Resolved customer concerns with returns, exchanges, and service recovery.
- Restocked shelves and maintained organized, well-presented sales floor displays.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Healthcare
Cobleskill, NY
11.2012 - 08.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided wound care to promote healing, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide aseptic wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Otsego BOCES
Oneonta, NY06-2007
High School Diploma -
Schoharie Central School
Schoharie, NY06-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Empathetic care
- Patient evaluations
- Patient triaging
- Vital signs assessment
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Catheter care
- Vital signs
- ADL assistance
- Chronic care
- Compassionate care
- Relationship management
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency response
- Family education
- Mental health support
- Geriatric care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Tuberculosis testing
- Patient education
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexingtone ARC
11.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
08.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Healthcare
11.2012 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Otsego BOCES
High School Diploma -
Schoharie Central School