Shannon Horton
Brandon,MS
Summary
Highly skilled, enthusiastic, and hardworking registered nurse with more than twenty-five years of experience in the operating room with scrubbing, seventeen years of circulating, and thirteen years in management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Offering expertise with orthopedic surgery. Meticulous scrub nurse bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Administrator
The Surgery Center @ Mississippi Sports Medicine
FLOWOOD, MS
10.2013 - Current
- Oversees daily surgical service operations, including staffing schedules, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Reduced operational costs through efficient resource allocation and strategic financial management.
- Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
- Coached, mentored and supported managers, colleagues and staff.
- Collaborated with operating room manager to maintain daily operations.
- Recruited, hired and trained most staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Circulate, scrub, and assist surgeons in sports, total joint, and ortho spine surgical cases.
- Conducts and oversees accreditation process
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Implemented electronic health record systems, ensuring accurate documentation and easy access to patient information.
- Developed comprehensive staff training programs, enhancing overall performance and productivity.
- Collaborated with physicians to create effective treatment plans that prioritized patient needs and preferences.
- Enhanced clinic safety standards by implementing strict protocols for infection prevention and control measures.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
Assistant Director of Surgical Services
River Oaks Hospital
Flowood, MS
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed and oversees Preop, OR, PACU, Central Sterile, Admissions
- Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician for surgical cases
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly over time.
- Optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
Orthopedic Nurse Coordinator
River Oaks Hospital
Flowood, MS
08.2004 - 10.2011
- Gathered and organized materials to support surgical cases.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems. Entered data, revised doctors preference sheets.
- Contacted, informed representatives about surgical procedures in which their products were needed.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Circulate, scrub, and assist orthopedic doctors in surgery.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, leading to significant budget reductions.
- Streamlined vendor management processes, facilitating improved relationships and timely service deliveries.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
River Oaks Hospital
Flowood, MS
08.1997 - 08.2004
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Circulate, scrub, and assist doctors in every field of practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS05-1997
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Brandon, MS05-1992
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Care Coordination
- Facility Management
- Human Resources Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Patient Safety
- Operations Management
- Clinical Supervision
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Training Program
Certification
- Registered Nurse First Assist
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
- ALCS/PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Clinical Administrator
The Surgery Center @ Mississippi Sports Medicine
10.2013 - Current
Assistant Director of Surgical Services
River Oaks Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2013
Orthopedic Nurse Coordinator
River Oaks Hospital
08.2004 - 10.2011
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
River Oaks Hospital
08.1997 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
- Registered Nurse First Assist
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
- ALCS/PALS
- BLS
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