Shannon Stillinger
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carolina Cardiology And Vascular Associates
02.2023 - Current
- Provide pre and post operative care during vein ablations, sclerotherapy and loop implants.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse Supervisor and Aesthetic Nurse
Grove Park Medical Clinic
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Provided Diabetic Education to our Patients.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
- Provided Skin Care consultations.
- Assisted Nurse Practitioner with Neurotoxins and Dermal Fillers
- Performed cosmetic laser treatment, chemical peels, and microneedling.
- Managed Skin Care lines, social media and website
Hospice Clinical Supervisor
Grove Park Hospice
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Lead and directed team of clinical personnel and support staff.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
- Provided Hospice nursing services,treatments and preventive procedures.
- Participates in on-call system and responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assign duties.
Inpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
The Regional Medical Center Of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Registered Nurse
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05.1995
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- BLS
- ACLS
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Care Plan Development
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carolina Cardiology And Vascular Associates
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor and Aesthetic Nurse
Grove Park Medical Clinic
01.2016 - 02.2023
Hospice Clinical Supervisor
Grove Park Hospice
04.2013 - 01.2016
Inpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
02.2010 - 04.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
The Regional Medical Center Of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties
06.2008 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Charleston Southern University
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