Shannon Keith
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Compassionate Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with family practice and sports medicine experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management in a diverse and challenging population. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lawrence T. Kacmar, MD, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages in a busy, multidisciplinary family practice and sports medicine clinic
- Conducting patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and developing treatment plans for 20-30 patients daily.
- Reviewing and interpreting X-ray, CT Scan and MRI imaging with physician oversight
- Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses and injuries
- Prescribing medications and educating patients on medication uses and side effects
- Establishing and promoting preventative health care measures
- Collaborating with other health care team members to facilitate patient care
- Documenting patient encounters, laboratory results, billing and other relevant information in the electronic health records
- Rounding inpatient and documentation with collaborating physician.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients unique needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
Adjunct Nursing Professor- Pediatrics- Lutheran General
Loyola university
05.2023 - Current
- Provide a collaborative learning environment and skill experience in the pediatric inpatient setting
- Ensure students have safe practice and follow the standard of care and hospital policy and procedure
- Educate students on nursing care plans, the nursing process and concept map
- Provide feedback and demonstration of nursing skills
- Educate students on pharmacology and proper medication administration procedures
- Provide students opportunities to connect concepts to nursing practice during the clinical day
- Provide additional learning opportunities through various online tools and certifications available to students
- Foster a sharing environment where students can ask questions and share experiences to better their own and their peers knowledge base
- Provide opportunity to review NCLEX style questions and answers.
Adjunct Nursing Professor- Pediatrics-Lutheran General
Aurora University
01.2023 - Current
- Provide a collaborative learning environment and skill experience in various health care settings
- Ensure students have safe practice and follow the standard of care
- Educate students on nursing care plans, the nursing process and concept map
- Provide feedback and demonstration of nursing skills
- Educate students on pharmacology and proper medication administration procedures
- Provide students opportunities to connect concepts to nursing practice during the clinical day
- Provide additional learning opportunities through various online tools and certifications available to students
- Foster a sharing environment where students can ask questions and share experiences to better their own and their peers knowledge base
- Provide opportunity to review NCLEX style questions and answers.
Registered Nurse/Practice Administrator
Lawrence T. Kacmar, MD, SC
03.2011 - 01.2023
- Assisting physician in patient procedures and appointments
- Chronic disease patient follow up and compliance
- Care for family practice patients including newborns through geriatrics
- Concentration on sports medicine and orthopedic injuries
- Patient education regarding procedures, medications, disease management and follow up
- Nursing Care Plans for Chronic Illness Patients
- Phlebotomy, medication administration, vaccine administration
- Staff education on procedure, documentation, compliance and standard of care
- Practicing Clinic Nurse, maintaining patient charts, care plans, follow ups, preventative management, medication reconciliation, prior authorizations, communication with insurance company
- Staff hiring and education on policy and procedures for compliance and regulation
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective practice management
- Maintaining proper health care governance
- Created and maintained electronic record management (EMR) systems to store data and develop reports
- Staff scheduling and maintaining HR records and payroll.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Supervisor
HCR Manor Care Inc
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Medication administration and patient care
- Managed wound care including wound vac, respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Obtained blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, IV fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans
- Preformed trach care
- Preformed and maintained tube feedings and g-tube
- Started peripheral IV
- Training and Education of new staff members including nurses and nursing assistants
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Educated patients about their treatments, medications and plan of care
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Assisted management in chart audits and new facility procedures
- Assisted other team members to relay lab results, order supplies and medications, obtain orders or help with new admissions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kindred Hospital - Tampa
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Managed wound care including wound vac, respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Obtained blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, IV fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans
- Monitored patient telemetry
- Monitored ventilator and trach
- Preformed trach care, suctioning
- Preformed tube feedings, maintained g-tube
- Started peripheral IV.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Cardiac
Sun Coast Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2008
- Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record
- Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment post cardiac cath, MI or other cardiac event
- Collected lab specimens, monitored fluid intake/output, and analyzed and interpreted lab results and cardiac rhythm strips; actioned emergency interventions to stabilize patients
- Started peripheral IV, administered medications, IVs, and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions
- Monitored patient telemetry
- Carried out and documented all nursing orders and education.
Education
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILMaster of Science in Nursing -
Marquette University
Pleasant Prairie, WIMaster of Science: Healthcare Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science: Healthcare Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZPractical Nursing: Practical Nursing -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Triage and Health History Assessment
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient Education and support
- Evidenced based practice
- EMR experience in EPIC, Allscripts, DR Chrono, Point Click Care
- Leadership and independent practice
- Thorough documentation skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and keep up with tasks
- Team oriented and well versed in working with interdisciplinary team
- Public health knowledge
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Board Certification F06241740
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 041.532846
- BLS Certified
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Professor- Pediatrics- Lutheran General
Loyola university
05.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lawrence T. Kacmar, MD, SC
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Professor- Pediatrics-Lutheran General
Aurora University
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Practice Administrator
Lawrence T. Kacmar, MD, SC
03.2011 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Supervisor
HCR Manor Care Inc
06.2010 - 03.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kindred Hospital - Tampa
11.2008 - 06.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Cardiac
Sun Coast Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2008
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate -
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Science in Nursing -
Marquette University
Master of Science: Healthcare Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science: Healthcare Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Practical Nursing: Practical Nursing -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
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