SHANNON PEREZ
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Driven nursing professional experienced in vascular and cardiology. and licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Reliable employee seeking a Registered Nurse position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Compassionate, caring, and comfortable working with patients of all backgrounds. Capable of assisting with bedside procedures, updating electronic health records, able to triage calls, and restocking supplies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Lead
Franciscan Health
Indianapolis, IN
01.2021 - Current
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Ordered diagnostic tests to investigate patients' concerns.
- Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
- Helped patients obtain advanced treatment by referring to specialists.
- Leveraged expertise to assist vascular patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Coordinated with departments to set up surgeries for 3 vascular surgeons.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Collaborated with assistants and vascular surgeons and physician assistants to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment.
HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE
United Energy Workers Health Care
St. Peters, MO
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in Missouri and Illinois
- Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Shared governance.
- Patient privacy.
- Physical assessments and home care
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care
- Supported personal care needs, including assist with bathing, cleaning house and taking patients to physician's appointments Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Provided physical assessments, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
STAFF NURSE
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Creve Coeur, MO
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Updated patient charts such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in in-services and annual competency checks
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options Administered different medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Education
Associate of Science -
St. Louis Community College At Forest Park
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hazelwood West High School
Hazelwood, MO05.1991
Skills
* Patient evaluations and assessments
* Hospice and Palliative care and awareness
* Infection control and aseptic procedures
* Providing patient privacy in all aspects of delivering patient care
* Placing referral orders
* Assisting with emergency and bedside procedures
* Charting clinical documentation
* Placing orders for diagnostic testing
* Collecting vitals
* Home care
* Direct patient care as well as delivering sound medical advice as a triage nurse
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATIONSBLS , Registered Nurse in Missouri, License number 2009006336, 2009 Registered Nurse in Illinois, License number 041484812, 2019
Timeline
Clinical Lead
Franciscan Health
01.2021 - Current
HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE
United Energy Workers Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
STAFF NURSE
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2015
Associate of Science -
St. Louis Community College At Forest Park
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hazelwood West High School
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Missouri (multi-state) #2009006336 3/11/2009-4/30/23
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois (single-state) #041484812 8/26/19-8/31/22
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Indiana (single-state) #28262867A 10/20/20-10/31/23
- Basic Life Support 1/31/21-1/31/23