Shannon Larson
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with solid background in patient care, communication skills, and medical support. Proven ability to perform various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability with a positive attitude, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Medical Center
10.2013 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications (via different routes such as Oral, Intramuscular, IV, Subcutaneous, NG, PEG tube and rectal) monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford Womens Internal Medicine
2009 - 2011
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted the provider with treatments and tests
- Excelled with communication skills
- Notified patients with results and updates
Licensed Practical Nurse
Odd Fellows Nursing Home
09.1995 - 2002
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications and monitored for side effects.
Education
Liberal Arts And Sciences
SDSU
Brookings, SDLiberal Arts And Sciences
Southwest State University
Marshall, MNLPN Curriculum
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA07-1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- ADL assistance
- Palliative care
- Maintaining nutrition
- End-of-life care
- Charting and recording
- Psychotropic medications
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient
VA Employee of the Month
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Medical Center
10.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Odd Fellows Nursing Home
09.1995 - 2002
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford Womens Internal Medicine
2009 - 2011
Liberal Arts And Sciences
SDSU
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Southwest State University
LPN Curriculum
Iowa Lakes Community College
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