SHANNON D. SCROGGS
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in perioperative care. Leverages strong assessment, time management, and organizational skills to deliver client-centered care. Applies clinical expertise and critical judgment to enhance patient experiences in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Perianesthesia RN
Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Provided immediate post-operative care for surgical specialties.
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance quality of service and improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols, increasing efficiency in patient assessment and treatment processes.
Travel PACU RN
Nomad Heath
11.2021 - 12.2022
POST ANESTHESIA CARE RN
Baylor St Luke’s TMC
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided immediate post-operative care for diverse surgical specialties, utilizing critical care nursing skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity acute care setting. In this position I often acted as a circulator in the OR then recovery. Main focus being safety and patient centered care in an efficient cost effective manner. Led collaboration with ancillary staff, OR, charge RNs, transport, and bed management to ensure streamlined patient throughput.
- Led nursing team as charge RN to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Delivered patient-centered care by assessing needs and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skills development and adherence to best practices.
Perianesthesia RN
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Provided immediate post-operative care for surgical patients, focusing on the bariatric population at a certified Bariatric Center of Excellence.
- Provided leadership in rotating charge nurse role.
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
PACU RN
Hoag Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Immediate postoperative care of all surgical specialties. Invasive and non-invasive monitoring of a vastly diverse demographic. Mainly inpatient surgery in an acute care setting using many critical care nursing skills in a fast paced high acuity facility. In this position I often acted as circulator in the OR then recovery. Main focus being safety and patient centered care in an efficient cost effective manner. Led collaboration with ancillary staff, OR, Radiology and ICU to plan and execute comprehensive patient care. Educated Neuro ICU staff on recovery processes for direct OR to ICU admissions, enhancing patient transition and care continuity.
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure stable recovery and immediate intervention when necessary.
- Administered medications and managed pain control effectively in post-operative patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal recovery outcomes.
RN
Healthcenter
Northwest Kalispell, Montana
05.2006 - 08.2012
- Client centered care from the initial preoperative contact with patient and surgeon, thorough nursing assessment, procurement of orders, scheduling, performance and coordination of all preop testing for all surgeons/anesthesia/primary/specialist physicians. Catering to pediatrics through geriatrics. Greeting and receiving clients and families promoting a warm caring atmosphere, at all times maintaining exemplary standards from beginning to end. Complete head to toe assessment, compiling charts, vital signs, consents, IV starts using lidocaine for client comfort, preop teaching to client and family from interview process through discharge. The immediate care for postop patients, managing airways, instinctively using my superior critical judgment to manage and promote all aspects of client health and safety. Using the ABC’s in the most critical phase of recovery, expertly managing pain and nausea, positioning and family communication. After moving to discharge planning, whether to home or short stay admission to hospital wing, discharge planning, instructions and teaching performed in a clear concise manner to ensure a smooth transition from the PACU. Led CTA program for Northwest Imaging, collaborating with radiology and cardiology to facilitate seamless transition and integration of a profitable service line. In addition perform conscious sedation for MRI patients and assist in General anesthesia for MRI patients. Educating the community, the media, physician offices and their staff, working with patients and the imaging staff to set up and work out policies and procedures. As a natural leader I strive to foster an environment of communication and the team concept. I act as a liaison between staff, management and physicians, also coordinating all ancillary staff and equipment needed. Trained new staff on policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to standards. My “global vision” or big picture ability lends itself to the staffing schedules, equipment needs, planned maintenance and supply procurement needed to help maintain a 12 OR ambulatory surgery center in a fiscally responsible and professional manner. I have expertly mastered general surgery, eye, orthopedic, ENT, plastics and OB/GYN surgical procedures. Standing member of the Safety Committee since 2007.
- (Designated Charge)
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care.
Emergency Department RN
Kalispell Regional Hospital
Kalispell, Montana
04.2007 - 12.2011
- Worked across all areas of emergency nursing, including triage, providing comprehensive care from pediatric to geriatric patients. Pediatric to geriatric utilizing my sharp ACLS and ENPC skills in frequent cardiac and other critical related situations. Care of the trauma client following strict facility guidelines and protocols while working autonomously when warranted. Assisting the physicians in an array of diagnostic tests, treatments and performing discharge teaching transferring and traveling with critical patients. I am a motivated self starter and stand as a valuable team member while in the leadership role or any other. As in all emergency departments I work with and care for a variety of psychiatric patients and assist in determining and promoting safety and health at all times. I work effectively with a diverse client base in varied degrees of illness be it fast track, critical or acutely ill patients. Subscribing at all times to the philosophy of preventive maintenance for the department, supplies, equipment and patients. Coordinated testing, patient movement, and education with emergency department physicians, specialists, and ancillary staff to ensure efficient patient flow. Utilized computerized charting system to enhance coordination of patient care and streamline movement within the emergency department.
- Assessed and prioritized patient needs in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Critical Care Resource RN
Kalispell Regional Hospital
Kalispell, Montana
03.2004 - 04.2006
- Provided cutting edge care to immediate post open heart surgical patients, following IHI critical pathways for managing breathing, blood pressure, and dysrhythmias. Immediate post heart catherization intervention care, including expert sheath removal, pre and post procedure vasoactive and anticoagulation therapies. Concise, accurate and rapid EKG interpretation leading to proactive interventions. Post surgical patients in both ICU and Intermediate Care units. Led team initiatives to enhance staff awareness, design policies, and implement performance improvements, achieving greater accuracy in daily I/O’s and weights for critical care clients aligned with CHF protocols. Served as charge RN, fostering a strong teamwork ethic that contributed to a cohesive care environment. My remarkable time management and prioritization serve beneficially as I often worked with novice nurses as a preceptor and ongoing mentor. Employed management skills to promote respect, accountability, and education among healthcare team members, emphasizing customer service and high-quality care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Neuro Trauma / Shock Trauma ICU RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas
12.2000 - 04.2004
- Immediate post-op recovery of all neurosurgical and trauma patients. Total care of the critical ICU patient. Focusing on the ABC’s including mechanical ventilation care and management, ABG procurement, interpretation and monitoring, assist in placement, monitoring and care of various invasive monitoring including CVP, PA, CVP, cardiac index/output and arterial pressure. ICP monitoring including placement and management of ventriculostomy. Managed multiple vasoactive, paralytic, and sedative drips for acutely ill patients, ensuring optimal hemodynamic stability and sedation. Expertly navigated the use and care of highly technical equipment in a fast paced level 1 trauma center, one of the first E ICU’s in the country. Placement, care and monitoring of chest tube drainage systems. Advocated for patients in pain control and acute pain management during end-of-life care. Often working as the primary RN with “Life Gift” organ donation in keeping organs viable for transplant. Led team efforts in customer service excellence, earning awards for outstanding service and fostering a culture of patient-centered care among peers.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, ensuring timely interventions.
Education
ADN -
Houston Baptist University
Houston, Texas01-2002
HACCP Houston Area Collaborative Critical Care Program
01-2003
Senior Seminar Internships OR/PACU, L & D and Emergency Departments
01-2002
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication dispensing
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- IV administration
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, Telemetry
Timeline
Perianesthesia RN
Memorial Hermann
01.2022 - Current
Travel PACU RN
Nomad Heath
11.2021 - 12.2022
POST ANESTHESIA CARE RN
Baylor St Luke’s TMC
10.2019 - 11.2021
Perianesthesia RN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2014 - 09.2018
PACU RN
Hoag Hospital
09.2012 - 08.2014
Emergency Department RN
Kalispell Regional Hospital
04.2007 - 12.2011
RN
Healthcenter
05.2006 - 08.2012
Critical Care Resource RN
Kalispell Regional Hospital
03.2004 - 04.2006
Neuro Trauma / Shock Trauma ICU RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
12.2000 - 04.2004
Senior Seminar Internships OR/PACU, L & D and Emergency Departments
HACCP Houston Area Collaborative Critical Care Program
ADN -
Houston Baptist University