Shannon Streight MSN Ed., RN
Lovettsville,VA
Summary
Experienced, inspired, and committed healthcare professional, highly-skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and the application of interpersonal, therapeutic, and motivational communication techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in sterile procedures, advanced assessments, chronic disease management, and infusion medicine. In-depth knowledge of complex medical conditions, care coordination, and clinical documentation review. Recognized as an adept scientific writer and education expert highly trained in the creation, interpretation and adaptation of student and patient-facing learning materials.
I have significant experience in the areas of oncology, pain management, palliation, behavioral health, rehabilitative medicine, gerontology, wound care, and all medical/surgical competencies. My main priorities are always to increase patient safety, highlight patient education, and improve the patient experience and I am enthusiastically resolved to the continued growth of my professional nursing expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-OCN
American Oncology Network
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Expertly administered high-risk chemotherapeutic, biologic, and immunologic medications while managing side effects and focusing on patient comfort.
- Skillful provision of high-quality patient care; assessment & evaluation of health status, and implementation of clinical nursing interventions including venipuncture, accessing mediports & central lines, ordering & interpretation of diagnostic tests, & responding to emergent crises.
- Proactively liaised with multidisciplinary team throughout each day to personalize care and meet each patient's complex needs, while exceeding their expectations.
- Successfully improved patient self-management, treatment plan adherence, and continuity of care by providing thorough education on complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Empathetically provided emotional support, guidance, and counseling to those dealing with difficult situations and diagnoses, actively listening to concerns and addressing them effectively.
- Implemented patient support program to connect families with community resources, outreach programs, and supportive care options which eased their cancer journeys.
- ONS Certified, Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Administration
Registered Nurse
Inova Health System
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provision of culturally sensitive acute care & all medical/surgical competencies to patients with multiple co-morbidities in high-volume department.
- Strategically increased patient satisfaction by delivering nonjudgmental, compassionate care to diverse population while preserving patient rights and dignity.
- Promoted informed decision-making through provision of timely, high-quality patient education, while efficiently coordinating care for multiple patients.
- Successfully contributed to positive outcomes through in-depth & ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising physician of abnormal findings.
- Enhanced quality and coordination of care via purposeful collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate and update care plans as patient needs evolved.
- Significantly improved patient transitions by skillfully performing hospital admissions and discharges and providing facility transfer planning and teaching to patients and families.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to optimize patient care and processes and reduce potential for errors.
Registered Nurse
Inova Home Health
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided personalized, one-on-one care to post-operative, long-term care, and palliative patients in their homes.
- Reliably monitored chronic illness progression and prevented medical emergencies through expert performance of advanced and comprehensive assessments to evaluate urgent and/or emergent conditions.
- Greatly improved the patient experience with thorough observation and evaluation of impact of illness/injury on patient’s mobility, nutrition, overall well being, quality of life, and caregiver support.
- Consistently prioritized and organized patient care utilizing available resources to develop customized care plans.
- Artfully increased patient compliance and superior outcomes with consistent delivery of expert patient and family education and advocacy.
- Proactive collaboration and case management with interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to plan for future healthcare needs.
- Administered extensive wound care, sterile dressing changes, and IV infusions.
- Facilitated admissions, discharges, transfers, and referrals to inpatient facilities.
Registered Nurse-EDU
HCA Dominion Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Performed specialty psychiatric and medical care on the Eating Disorders Unit.
- Ensured ongoing evaluation of patients’ mental and physical status and safety related to presenting behaviors and symptoms.
- Provided emergency mental health services to patients and families in crisis using de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
- Developed, implemented, and updated individualized care plans through daily patient assessments, interviews, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care team.
- Management of therapeutic milieu and provision of small group therapies.
- Completed admissions, discharges, and transfers while delivering comprehensive education and discharge planning.
- Executed emergency medical stabilization, NG tube placement & feedings, EKGs, and wound care.
- Independently managed nurse’s station; organized physician visits, transcribed and placed orders, and fielded emergency outpatient calls.
- Rapid Response Team.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Application of acute medical & rehabilitative nursing interventions following TIA, TBI, multi-trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, organ transplant, CABG, joint replacement, critical illness myopathy, neurological disorders, and others.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Meticulous execution of advanced wound care procedures including debridement, application & management of wound vacuums, stomas/ostomies, tracheostomies, external fixation devices, & emergency care r/t wound dehiscence, promoting rapid healing.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Venipuncture for lab draws and administration of IV fluids and medications.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Performed admissions & discharges while providing comprehensive patient education, and facilitated transfers and referrals to inpatient facilities and outpatient programs for PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, and all rehabilitative needs while procuring DME for use while inpatient and at home post-discharge, promoting continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Northern Virginia Community College
Springfield, VA05-2015
Skills
- Empathy, Compassion, & Integrity
- Chronic Disease Management
- Expert Motivational Interviewing Techniques
- Highly-Skilled Educator
- Critical Thinking Expertise
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Advanced Assessment Proficiency
- Care Coordination & Case Management
- Patient Advocacy, Support, & Guidance
- Master of Interpersonal Communication
- Skilled Admission & Discharge Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Efficient Task Management
- Meticulous Documentation & Chart Review
Certification
- NLC Registered Nurse #0001261645
- ONS Certified in Fundamentals of Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Administration
- NAHQ Healthcare Quality
- CPR/AED Provider
Timeline
Registered Nurse-OCN
American Oncology Network
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Inova Health System
08.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Inova Home Health
10.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse-EDU
HCA Dominion Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Northern Virginia Community College