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Shannon Hostetter

RN
Alamosa,CO

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Friday Health Plans
03.2021 - 07.2023

RN Supervisor

SLV Health
04.2011 - 03.2021

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SLV Health
2000.04 - 2004.09

Medical Respiratory ICU RN

Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.1998 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
08.1994 - 05.1998

Work History

RN Case Manager

Friday Health Plans
Alamosa, Co
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

RN Supervisor

SLV Health
Alamosa, CO
04.2011 - 03.2021
  • Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
  • Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
  • Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.

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SLV Health
Alamosa, CO
2000.04 - 2004.09
  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
  • Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Medical Respiratory ICU RN

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Pueblo, CO
06.1998 - 04.2000
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to ICU Trauma patients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
08.1994 - 05.1998

Skills

  • Patient Discharging
  • Disease Management Programs
  • Developing Referrals
  • Medical Screening
  • Discharge Recommendations
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Determine Medical Necessity
  • Family Education
  • Patient Education
  • Discharge Coordination
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem-Solving Proficiency
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Evaluation

Summary

  • Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

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