Shannon White

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Monitor patients per protocol for signs and symptoms of acute withdrawal from ETOH, opiates, and benzodiazepines; treat per protocols.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care including assessments, treatments, medications administered, progress notes.
• Developed discharge plans in coordination with multidisciplinary team members that included follow-up appointments and community resources available for continued care after leaving facility.
• Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Provided education about the dangers of substance abuse and ways to avoid it.

Supervised team of 3-4 nurses, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Coordinated staffing schedules based on patient acuity to maintain adequate coverage.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conducted daily assessments, discharges, admissions, and skin checks for patients.
• Implemented electronic health record system to enhance documentation accuracy.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care.
• Responded to emergencies, managing crisis situations with composure and efficiency.
• Developed orientation program for new nursing staff, reducing turnover rates.

• Collaborated on Hospice and Palliative Care Planning with patients and families.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients in hospice settings.
• Coordinated with hospice service providers and nursing staff for optimal care delivery.
• Managed advanced directive education and ensured accurate case documentation.
• Developed end-of-life care plans and administered treatments as prescribed.
• Assessed patient status during overnight shifts and pronounced death when necessary.
• Communicated with external hospice care teams regarding patient status and notified them of time of death.
• Ensured adherence to patient and family wishes regarding post-passing arrangements.

• Left due to the state facility not renewing its contract with CPS; only two positions were kept, and they went to the RNs with the most seniority.
• Correctional Facility- Inmate population
• Triage/Medpass/Patient care treatments and complete new patient admissions, and discharges:
• Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical personnel
• Managed multiple patient assignments while ensuring accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes
• Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and promoting fall prevention measures
• Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies, medication administration, and post-discharge care instructions
• Responded promptly to emergency situations by initiating appropriate interventions in accordance with established protocols
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives by collecting data, analyzing trends, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by following thru with patient sick slip requests & using effective communication skills and compassionate bedside manner
• Managed an average caseload of 150-300 patients per shift while maintaining high standards of care
• Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical personnel/providers.
• Supervisor: Dawn

• Delivered compassionate care to patients undergoing detoxification three out of five shifts weekly.
• Administered medications and monitored vital signs to maintain patient safety and comfort.
• Conducted thorough assessments of physical and mental health, documenting findings accurately.
• Educated patients on detoxification, side effects, and effective coping strategies.
• Monitored patients closely to maintain a safe environment and identify signs of distress.
• Managed medication inventory to ensure adequate supply of necessary medications.
• Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual recovery needs and goals.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

• Oversaw patient care on treatment floor with additional RNs, ensuring high-quality service.
• Administered dialysis treatments to patients following established protocols.
• Trained in emergency triage for outpatient hemodialysis patients.
• Conducted vascular access procedures using AV-fistulas, AV-grafts, and catheters.
• Performed thorough patient assessments pre- and post-treatments to monitor health status.
• Managed staff on treatment floor, verifying machine orders within 5-10 minutes of treatment start.
• Assisted patients with outpatient care planning and transportation arrangements.
• Executed triage and emergency interventions, including code responses.

• Furloughed/Left: Due to COVID-19
• Responsibilities: Primary Care & Community Health Nursing - 18+ patients, and also OBGYN patients.
• Navigating the EMRs: EPIC/Eclinica/HMS/MyAvatar/Quest/SCH Labs
• Patient advocacy, and care planning.
• Vitals/Assessment of patients current physical state in the office. Send out to ER if unstable.
• Explaining in depth certain chronic medical conditions with patients, as well as understanding lab work and medications related to chronic conditions and primary care.
• HPI collection/Documentation of full visits
• EKG's, Spirometry, CBGs, Lung assessments, skin assessments.
• In depth computer work, documenting, prescribing/verifying/sending medications, Prior Authorizations and ordering labs.
• Efficient Scribe.
• Computer literate, quick with typing and most programs.
• Multi-Tasking.
• Patient/Customer service.
• Triage in office & on phone calls.
• In charge of the Emergency Kit, and instructing on how to use the contents/checking expirations.
• IM/Sub Q Vaccinations in office when needed, as well as UDIPs/medical coding in chart notes.
• Supervisor/Reference: Jorge Alfonso, MD