Shannon Prescott
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Prisons
City Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
10.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
EKG Monitor Technician
Cardionet
Conshohocken, PA
02.2007 - 06.2009
- Performed quality control checks on all equipment used in performing EKGs ensuring accuracy of readings taken from patients.
- Maintained records of all performed tests, documenting results accurately in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient's heart activity during stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac catheterization and pacemaker insertions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use telemetry monitors when needed.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately before completing an EKG test.
- Reported any abnormal results or findings to physicians for further evaluation and diagnosis.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Education
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ07-2025
Associate of Arts - Health Care Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Basic life support
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Calm under pressure
- Friendly, positive attitude
- MS office
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health education
- Allergy management
- Electronic records management
- First aid and CPR
- HIPAA requirements
- Infection control measures
- Decision-making
- Medication administration guidelines
- Quality assurance
- Medical ethics
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- Track and Field coach for 8 and under youth
- Member of Parent Committee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department of Prisons
City Of Philadelphia
10.2009 - Current
EKG Monitor Technician
Cardionet
02.2007 - 06.2009
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Associate of Arts - Health Care Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
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