Shannon Jensen
Baltimore,MD
Summary
I am a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care experience providing thorough and skillful care to address the emergent and non-emergent needs of the population. I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Medstar Urgent Care
, MD
03.2019 - Current
- Reviewed patient histories prior to prescribing medications or treatments.
- Educated patients on health topics and disease prevention strategies.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Evaluated results from laboratory tests and imaging studies.
- Prescribed medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with established protocols.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Monitored patient progress towards therapeutic goals.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests as needed.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications for improved health outcomes.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Attended continuing education seminars to stay current on best practices.
- Provided support and counseling services to families of ill or injured patients.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
IV Drip Nurse/Nurse Manager
IV Drips
, MD
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed IV drip infusions per orders from nurse practitioner for health maintenance and wellness according to the needs of the patients.
- Performed vitals signs and obtained patient histories and reviewed medications and allergies prior to initiating IV infusion.
- charted medical information regarding IV drip infusion
- obtained patient consent for IV drip infusion
- ordered medical supplies and medications to prepare for IV drip infusions
- provided patient education on IV drip therapy and any side effects to be aware of
- insured patient payment for IV drip services
Certified Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
06.2007 - 03.2019
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, presenting symptoms, physical exam findings and diagnostic data to develop appropriate diagnoses
- Order, interpret and review diagnostic tests such as laboratory data, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographic studies including X-rays, CTs, Ultrasounds and MRIs
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate to manage a myriad of emergent and non-emergent diagnoses
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
- Diagnose and treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections and injuries
- Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
- Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses
- Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability
- Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise of the provider.
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Target Clinic
Baltimore, MD
12.2008 - 02.2009
- Work independently in Target Clinic to provide care to meet the needs of the population regarding treatment for minor illnesses, injuries and skin conditions as well as wellness services including: vaccinations, physicals, travel health, health screenings for: cholesterol, blood pressure, and basic health screening
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, presenting symptoms, physical exam findings and limited diagnostic data to develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plan
- Refer the patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice of the services provided by the clinic or expertise of the provider.
Certified Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Ranson, WV
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Assess patients and obtain medical history and physical exams for emergent and non-emergent conditions
- Develop appropriate treatment plans based on patient assessments, history and physical exam
- Continually monitoring and adapting treatment plan based on patients' needs
- Order, interpret and review diagnostic tests such as laboratory data, EKGs, and radiographic studies including X-rays, CTs, and Ultrasounds
- Coordinate care and transfer patient to tertiary hospital based on specialty service needs/inpatient specialty care not available at critical access hospital
- Act as an advocate for patients' needs and refer them to specialty and primary care follow-up as appropriate.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
08.1999 - 05.2007
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient's condition
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Order appropriate protocols based on patients' presenting complaints and evaluate diagnostics tests to identify and assess patient's condition and alert physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants concerning critical findings
- Modify patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants as indicated by patients' response to treatment and medical/surgical conditions
- Direct or supervise less skilled nursing staff or other healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity
- Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients as directed by medical/surgical providers
- Perform specified laboratory tests
- Instruct individuals, families and communities on topics such as health education
- Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessments of individuals' home environments, to identify health or safety problems
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that the stock of supplies is maintained.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Practice, Nurse Practitioner -
University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, MD01.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Villa Julie College
Stevenson, MD01.1999
Skills
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency Medicine
- Diagnosing and treating acute health care problems
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Prescribing medications and treatments
- Developing treatment plans
- Educating patients about self-management of illnesses
- Maintaining detailed records of patients' health care plans
- Providing patients with information to promote health
- Consulting with or referring patients to specialists
- Assessing patients and obtaining medical history
- Monitoring and adapting treatment plans based on patients' needs
- Coordinating care and transferring patients to tertiary hospitals
- Advocating for patients' needs and referring them to specialty and primary care
- Working independently to provide care for minor illnesses, injuries, and skin conditions
- Analyzing and interpreting patients' histories and symptoms
- Referring patients to appropriate specialists
- Monitoring and reporting symptoms or changes in patient's condition
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Ordering appropriate protocols and evaluating diagnostic tests
- Modifying patient treatment plans
- Directing or supervising nursing staff or healthcare personnel
- Consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members
- Monitoring all aspects of patient care
- Performing physical examinations and making tentative diagnoses
- Performing specified laboratory tests
- Instructing individuals, families, and communities on health education
- Assessing the needs of individuals, families, or communities
- Preparing rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies
- Preceptor and educator for new nurses and nurse practitioners
- Lecturer for Emergency Medicine Symposium
- Critical Care
- Quality Improvement
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Car
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Prescribing
- STD care and counseling
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Imaging
- Continuous Improvement
- Medication Education
- Lab result evaluation
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Medical Screening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Splinting
- Adaptability
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Family Health
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Wound Care
- Clinical Care Standards
- Decision-Making
- Professional Demeanor
- Patient Observation
- Acute Health Problems
- Knowledgeable about diseases
- Laceration Repair
- Reliability
- Medical History Review
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Safety
Timeline
IV Drip Nurse/Nurse Manager
IV Drips
05.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Medstar Urgent Care
03.2019 - Current
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Target Clinic
12.2008 - 02.2009
Certified Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 11.2008
Certified Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
06.2007 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
08.1999 - 05.2007
Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Practice, Nurse Practitioner -
University of Maryland Baltimore
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Villa Julie College
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