Shannon McDuffie
Umatilla
Summary
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse & adult trainer eager to diversify my career. I offer a proven track record of commended performance in functional and strategic organizational needs, with a passion for patient care and a commitment to optimizing success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Cornerstone Hospice
The Villages, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices, enhancing team efficiency and improving patient care quality.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, leading to timely interventions and improved health status.
Registered Nurse – Pre/Post Op
Mid Florida surgery eye center
Mount Dora, FL
01.2007 - 06.2023
- Provide the highest level of patient care to clients in the preparation of surgery and post operative care to client’s post-surgery.
- Conduct both patient and family education to clients on a needed basis.
- At the highest level of efficiency establish intravenous access medication administration with the focus being on the patents comfort and safety while always doing so in accordance with the organizational standards.
- Conducted peer and case management review on an assigned basis for the organization.
- Assigned on a limited basis to the organization operating room and have a clear understanding of sterile fields.
Registered Nurse – Home Health
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Leesburg, FL
11.2005 - 07.2007
- I conducted a high level of patient case management.
- I safely and effectively drew patient laboratory specimens and transported them to an appropriate lab for analysis.
- I effectively coordinated with the assigned physical therapy specialist on behalf of the patient.
- I performed extensive wound care treatments for the patient with the focus being on the needs of the client.
- I provide clear and compassionate patient care and in-depth education in the home setting to the client and/or the client’s family.
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
FL Hospital Waterman – Medical Surgical Unit
Tavares, FL
05.2003 - 02.2005
- Provided compassionate and highly effective patient care to post-surgical patients and patients with a multitude of medical issues.
- During this time, I excelled in intravenous access medication administration, foley catheters and the administration of oral medications.
- I appropriately resigned due maternity leave.
Court Clerk
Lake County Clerk of Court
Tavares, FL
05.1996 - 08.2001
- I processed court records, attended court hearings with various judges and tracked of fines processed from payments made during court cases from defendants.
- I appropriately resigned to attend Registered Nursing school.
Laboratory Receptionist – Laboratory
FL Hospital Waterman
Tavares, FL
01.1993 - 05.1996
- I was responsible for the courteous, timely and accurate registration of patients for laboratory procedures.
- I was responsible for the safe and efficient distribution of laboratory specimen results to the appropriate department in need daily.
- I appropriately resigned to start my employment with Florida Hospital Waterman.
Education
Associate Science degree - Registered Nursing
Lake Sumter Community College
Leesburg, FL01-2003
Skills
- Microsoft office (15 years)
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
Certification
- Current licensed Registered Nurse thru April 2025
- ACLS certified through 2024.
- BLS certified through 2024.
Timeline
RN
Cornerstone Hospice
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Pre/Post Op
Mid Florida surgery eye center
01.2007 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse – Home Health
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
11.2005 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
FL Hospital Waterman – Medical Surgical Unit
05.2003 - 02.2005
Court Clerk
Lake County Clerk of Court
05.1996 - 08.2001
Laboratory Receptionist – Laboratory
FL Hospital Waterman
01.1993 - 05.1996
Associate Science degree - Registered Nursing
Lake Sumter Community College
Core Competencies
- Scheduled Drug Management
- Creative Operational Planning
- Optimal Patient Care
- Standardized Testing/Scoring
- Employee Assessment
- Case Management Review
- Operational Best-Practices
- Strategic Planning Development
- Program Development and Quality Control