Shannon VanOstenburg
Gadsden,TN
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Tennessee State Veterans Home, enhancing infection control and patient outcomes. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate end-of-life care, I excel in fostering teamwork and implementing quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while delivering exceptional patient support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Tennessee State Veterans Home
Humboldt, TN
04.2024 - Current
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lauderdale Community Hospital
Ripley, TN
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN Charge Nurse
Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
Covington, TN
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
CNA
Bailey Park Community Living
Humboldt
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
LPN License - Nursing Administration
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Ripley, TN08.2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
- Policy compliance
- Home health care
- Mental health care
- Disease prevention
- Quality improvement
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Tennessee State Veterans Home
04.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Lauderdale Community Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2023 - 02.2025
CNA
Bailey Park Community Living
01.2019 - 03.2022
LPN License - Nursing Administration
Tennessee College of Applied Technology