SHANNON FELL
Desoto,KS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, documentation, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hillside Village of Desoto Health and Rehab
De Soto, Kansas
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses
- Delivered compassionate bedside care to enhance resident comfort and well-being.
- Managed verbal, telephone, and written orders from physician and NP to maintain accurate treatment plans.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments and transportation to ensure continuity of care for residents.
- Updated resident and family members of medication changes, treatment plans, and resident change of conditions.
Registered Nurse
Stratford Commons Health and Rehabilitation
Overland Park, Kansas
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, and behaviors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans, promoting patient health and recovery.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Cared for patients who received peritoneal dialysis. Monitored for cloudy effluent, daily weights, adverse reactions and exit cath conditions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Pioneer Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Lawrence, Kansas
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies, and standards of care to enhance team competency and patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with professional practice standards and state and federal regulations to uphold quality and safety in health care delivery.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Managed staff scheduling for nursing personnel to ensure adequate coverage.
- Conducted post fall investigations and implemented interventions to optimize patient safety
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients to optimize recovery outcomes
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses
- Administered blood transfusions and monitored post-transfusion vital signs and adverse reaction signs to ensure patient safety
- Provided post surgical care monitoring for signs and symptoms of infection and other post surgical complications.
- Delivered compassionate bedside care to patients
- Educated residents and families on care instructions to promote understanding and adherence to treatment plans
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Pioneer Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Lawrence, Ks
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Provided bedside care for residents at Pioneer Ridge Health Center
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care to enhance patient outcomes for assigned patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated residents and families on care instructions to promote understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Documented charting in electronic health records
- Supervised nursing assistants during daily resident care.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Education
Associates of Nursing Degree - Nursing
National American University
Overland Park, KS 08.2008 - 11.2011
Skills
- Wound Care Management
- Medication administration
- Patient Care Plans
- Electronic Health Records
- Charting skills
- Post Fall Investigations
- Patient Admissions/Discharges
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Order entry
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hillside Village of Desoto Health and Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Stratford Commons Health and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Pioneer Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
09.2017 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Pioneer Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 06.2015
Associates of Nursing Degree - Nursing
National American University
08.2008 - 11.2011