Shannon Dotson

• Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
• Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Honorable Discharge
• Healthcare Specialist/Non-Commissioned Officer
• Led and supervised personnel in military heathcare settings and 500 bed field hospital.

Provided safe, evidence-based nursing care for post-operative patients recovering rom a wide range of surgical procedures.

Served as Relief Charge Nurse on a 25 bed PCU coordination patient flow, staffing assignments and clinical operations.

Functioned as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired nurses and nursing students.

Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Participated as a member of the Rapid Response Team, maintained compliance with patient safety, infection prevention and regulatory standards.

Earned consistent recognition for teamwork, professionalism and clinical expertise throughout a 22 year tenure.

Provided nursing care on a 20 bed Cardiac/ Telemetry Unit at a nationally recognized academic medical center.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality patient centered care at this nationally recognized teaching medical center.

• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Assessed patient conditions, identifying critical changes and implementing timely interventions to ensure safety.
• Educated patients and families on health management, fostering improved understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.

Provided care in a nationally recognized Burn Unit.

Managed complex patient needs while supporting families through education and recovery goals.

Provided care to pediatric patient population as well as adults.

• Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring comprehensive follow-up care for patients transitioning from hospital to home settings.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.