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Shannon Junkin

Madison,MS

Summary

With almost a decade and a half of critical pediatric care experience, I have become proficient in critical thinking abilities, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, compassion, team-oriented workflows, and computer charting. I am always seeking out new learning opportunities to grow as a nurse.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Travel Nurse

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
11.2023 - Current
  • The nationally ranked hospital has 336 beds and three intensive care units, being one of the largest in the United States.
  • Adapted to provide direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions in various units including PICU, NICU, IMU, Burn Center and medical/surgical floors.
  • Provided comprehensive care by evaluating lab results, vital signs, physical examinations, and medical histories.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with fellow healthcare providers as well as families.
  • Provided education regarding disease processes to patients and families.

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Faith and Friends Healthcare
Jackson, MS
12.2017 - Current
  • The company serves many pediatric patients with various chronic needs, and their families, in their home setting.
  • Assist with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Assist in developing individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
  • Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
  • Provid education to families and caregivers on proper home health care techniques for pediatric patients.

Pediatric Intensive Care Travel Nurse

Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Nebraska's only freestanding children's hospital with 243 beds and is a Level II trauma center.
  • Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions, by evaluating lab results, vital signs, physical examinations, and medical histories.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with fellow healthcare providers as well as families.
  • Administered medications and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.

Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson , Mississippi
03.2011 - 04.2022
  • The only children's Level 1 trauma center in the state that has 250 beds and 3 pediatric intensive care units.
  • Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU setting, caring for critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions. This was done by evaluating lab results, vital signs, physical examinations, and medical histories.
  • Coordinated with physicians to implement individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Mentored new hires to provide an intensive care level of care to patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05-2008

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Tracheostomy and Endotracheal airway/ventilator management
  • Medication Administration/Titration
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Family Education
  • Charting and clinical documentation

Timeline

Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Travel Nurse

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Pediatric Intensive Care Travel Nurse

Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
02.2022 - 11.2023

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Faith and Friends Healthcare
12.2017 - Current

Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
03.2011 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Delta State University

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