Shannon Herr
Muskego,WI
Summary
Proficient and caring Licensed Practical Nurse offering over 21 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
2024.02 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Case management and disease management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Health Insurance Agent
Health Insurance Associates
2022.08 - Current
- Maintained compliance with all industry regulations while completing paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Educated clients on the intricacies of their health insurance policies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate health insurance product recommendations.
- Efficiently managed high-pressure situations such as claim denials or unexpected policy cancellations.
- Answered inbound calls from existing and future policyholders to answer inquiries and discuss insurance options.
- Verified insurance coverage by telephone and online to guarantee proper reimbursement of benefits and estimate patients' financial responsibilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
2014.09 - Current
- Direct patient care: injections, allergy testing, pulmonary function testing, exercise challenges
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, and blood pressure..
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- Disease process management
- Provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeshore Medical Clinic
2013.08 - 2014.08
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The ENTstitute
2011.05 - 2013.08
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinical Float Nurse
Aurora Health Care
2010.08 - 2011.05
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children's Medical Group-Oak Creek Pediatrics
2008.12 - 2010.06
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant
Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group
2003.06 - 2008.11
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Management
Ottawa University Brookfield/Oak Creek
Oak Creek, WI01.2012
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse (active unrestricted)
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI01.2005
Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI01.2003
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Burlington, WI06.2001
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Physical Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Mental Health Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
2024.02 - Current
Health Insurance Agent
Health Insurance Associates
2022.08 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
2014.09 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeshore Medical Clinic
2013.08 - 2014.08
Licensed Practical Nurse
The ENTstitute
2011.05 - 2013.08
Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinical Float Nurse
Aurora Health Care
2010.08 - 2011.05
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children's Medical Group-Oak Creek Pediatrics
2008.12 - 2010.06
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant
Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group
2003.06 - 2008.11
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Management
Ottawa University Brookfield/Oak Creek
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse (active unrestricted)
Gateway Technical College
Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
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