Shannon M. Allen
Nashville,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse transitioning to a clinical specialist role, leveraging clinical expertise and communication skills. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, education, and care coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
OB Registered Nurse, fill in Charge RN
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Provided cross-functional coverage across postpartum, newborn nursery, NICU, labor and delivery, and high-risk OB units.
- Supported postpartum staffing coordination, improved admission flow, nursing assignments, and provider communication for new orders.
- Completed new hire orientation and resident education, improving unit readiness and supporting safe practice.
- Performed maternal and newborn assessments, coordinated care planning, and administered medications and treatments promptly.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to coordinate and carry out appropriate care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders without delay.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum and Level 1 Nursery
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Boston, MA
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Improved maternal and newborn care through independent assessment, evaluation, and prioritization of patient needs.
- Supported comfort and safety through pain management and hemorrhage assessment.
- Strengthened postpartum operations by orienting new hires and coordinating nursing assignments and staffing.
- Completed newborn CCHD screening and glucose testing, as well as maternal EKGs, to support clinical care.
- Enhanced multidisciplinary support through coordination with lactation and social work departments.
- Promoted follow-up care by educating patients on the importance of OB-GYN visits after discharge.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum and Level 1 Nursery
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed physical assessments and vital signs for newborns and mothers.
- Used critical thinking to evaluate clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Completed physician orders promptly and correctly.
- Supported pediatricians during circumcisions and post-procedure dressing changes.
Registered Nurse, Private Homecare
Boston Private Nursing
Boston, MA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, managed home medications, and scheduled appointments.
- Supported activities of daily living, including ambulation, bathing, incontinence care, range of motion exercises, and transfers.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families during care.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA05-2020
Skills
- Clinical knowledge & terminology
- Medication expertise
- Electronic health records
- Documentation & compliance
- Patient management
- Care coordination
- Healthcare compliance
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Patient education
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND NURSING NOMINATIONS
- Massachusetts Board of Nursing and Tennessee NLC, Registered Nurse Licensure, Issue Date 6/16/2020
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, Issue Date 8/22/2020
- STABLE Program Learning, STABLE Certified Provider, Issue Date 9/2024
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support, Issue Date 2/6/2020
- Dementia Care Principles for Direct Care Providers, Certified 7/30/2020
- Phlebotomy and EKG, training onsite at Mount Auburn Hospital
- Recipient of two different DAISY award nominations for compassionate nursing at Brigham and Womens Hospital and at Ascension Saint Thomas
Timeline
OB Registered Nurse, fill in Charge RN
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Postpartum and Level 1 Nursery
Brigham and Womens Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Postpartum and Level 1 Nursery
Mount Auburn Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Private Homecare
Boston Private Nursing
08.2020 - 08.2021
ADN - Nursing
Regis College