Shannon Langer
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Charge RN with a proven track record at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, showcasing expertise in care coordination and nurse training. Excelled in enhancing patient care through clinical expertise and ethical practice, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Skilled in team leadership and effective communication, fostering a supportive and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge RN
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Acted as a role model by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members on patient care issues.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures related to nursing care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
RN Floor Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
RN Floor Nurse
Erlanger East Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
RN Floor Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
07.2007 - 12.2016
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Tennessee Wesleyan University
TN12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-1998
Skills
- Cultural history
- Healthcare regulations
- Mental health support
- Clinical expertise
- Ethical practice
- Care coordination
- Nurse training
- Medication administration
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Friendly and outgoing
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Care and discharge planning
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff education
- Medication distribution
- Discharge planning
- Charting and documenting
Timeline
Charge RN
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2021
RN Floor Nurse
Erlanger East Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2020
RN Floor Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
07.2007 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
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