Shannon Stanley
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in geriatric patient care.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive understanding of resident assessment processes and care planning. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-quality results. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in regulatory compliance and care documentation, fostering positive and efficient working environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Nurse
Shenandoah Nursing Home
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient care needs and eligibility for Medicare reimbursement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Facilitated training sessions for nursing staff on MDS documentation standards and compliance requirements.
- Reviewed resident records to ensure accuracy and completeness of data submitted in the MDS process.
- Streamlined assessment workflows, enhancing efficiency in completing required evaluations within mandated timelines.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Reduced errors in MDS submissions by conducting regular audits of completed assessments and providing corrective feedback to staff when necessary.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Assisted in maintaining facility accreditation by adhering to industry standards and regulations for the Long-Term Care setting.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
LPN
Shenandoah Nursing Home
07.2008 - Current
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Massanutten Vocational Technical Center
Harrisonburg, VA06.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Buffalo Gap High School
Swoope, VA06.2002
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Health Education
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Intake
- Documenting Incidents
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- VA Licensed Practical Nurse
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Patient Evaluations
- Documentation accuracy
- Care plan development
- Geriatric nursing
- Long-term care experience
- Quality improvement initiatives
- MDS coordination
- Fall risk assessment
- Staff training
- Assessment coding
- Billing review
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
Attended Judy Wilhide's MDS workshops
Employee of the year in 2010
Certification
- Licensed LPN
- Training - Judy Wilhide MDS basic workshops
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Shenandoah Nursing Home
01.2024 - Current
LPN
Shenandoah Nursing Home
07.2008 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Buffalo Gap High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Massanutten Vocational Technical Center
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