Shannon Hock
Moore
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to lead in high-stress environments, streamline emergency operations, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve patient care and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and collected vital signs to ensure quality care.
- Supported nursing staff with daily tasks and patient management processes.
- Learned hospital protocols and safety procedures for effective patient interaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Led emergency response initiatives, improving patient care delivery in high-stress environments.
- Implemented triage protocols, ensuring timely assessment and prioritization of patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care coordination and improve patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
St Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City
03.2006 - 03.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and prioritized tasks efficiently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Paramedic
EMSA
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2003 - 08.2008
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure efficient patient transport and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided critical interventions during emergencies.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics on advanced life support techniques.
- Implemented protocols to enhance response times and patient outcomes.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05-2006
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05-2003
High School Diploma -
Del City High School
Del City, Oklahoma 05-1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Patient discharge
- Precepting
- Tracheostomy care
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure preparations
- ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Cardiac care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Seizure management
- Feeding assistance
Certification
stroke certified, ACLS, BLS, certified in prevention of disruptive patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Anthony Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2020
Paramedic
EMSA
02.2003 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Oklahoma City Community College
High School Diploma -
Del City High School