Shannon Marie Coleman
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Self-Motivated nursing professional seeking to provide quality care in a safe and nurturing environment all the while providing the education necessary for management of health and well-being of patient.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Charlottesville, VA
12.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health concerns and coordinate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Educated patients on health management, fostering self-care practices and compliance.
- Developed and maintained effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
LPN Office Nurse
Bon Secours
Midlothian, VA
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Supervised junior nursing staff, providing mentorship and training in clinical procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Memory Center
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to nursing staff.
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and ensure daily routines are met.
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
- Routinely evaluated the overall resident care within the facility and diligently enforced high standards.
- Took and record patients oxygen status, blood pressure, temperature, demeanor and overall skin integrity. Documented findings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Conducted routine hygiene assessments to maintain high standards of care quality.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Visual Merchandising Manager
H&M
09.2003 - 05.2012
- Kept current on market and product trends to effectively answer customer questions.
- Completed floor replenishments to guarantee size availability and promote customer service satisfaction.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Communicated store policy violations to the leadership team in a timely fashion.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and giving appropriate feedback.
- Educated customers on the product and service offerings.
- Demonstrated principle of customers coming first by handling needs with sense of urgency.
- Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training.
- Unloaded trucks, stock shelves and carried merchandise out on the floor for customers.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper managements.
- Developed visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance brand identity and drive customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize product placement, improving overall store performance and layout efficiency.
- Trained and mentored visual merchandising staff on best practices for display techniques and store presentation standards.
- Organized special events and in-store demonstrations that showcased new products, boosting brand awareness and sales performance.
- Trained and mentored junior staff members on visual merchandising best practices, improving overall team performance.
Education
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
HENRICO COUNTY SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
04.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - FASHION MERCHANDISING DEGREE
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
06.1999
Skills
- Compliance with infection control
- Excellent communication skills
- Medication administration
- Basic Life Certification
- Patient care and education
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Sound medical ethics
- Team-oriented
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2020 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Bon Secours
05.2016 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Memory Center
08.2014 - 04.2016
Visual Merchandising Manager
H&M
09.2003 - 05.2012
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
HENRICO COUNTY SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - FASHION MERCHANDISING DEGREE
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY