Shanta McLane
Marshall,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Care Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient advocacy, care coordination, and health education. Excel in communication, empathy, and leadership to enhance patient care outcomes. Ready to apply specialized skills and soft skills to promote holistic well-being in diverse patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
MedAssist
Spring Valley, New York
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to identify care needs and develop management plans.
- Coordinated medical services and resources for patients in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing community resources.
- Educated patients on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle choices.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Documented patient interactions and care plans in electronic health record systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to address concerns and provide guidance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including progress notes, treatment plans, medication management.
- Actively participated in weekly team meetings by sharing ideas and offering solutions when needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Monitored and evaluated patient outcomes in order to improve quality of care.
Documentation Specialist
Cognizant Technologies
Teaneck, New Jersey
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for internal processes and systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze technical information.
- Edited and reviewed documents for clarity, consistency, and adherence to standards.
- Conducted research to ensure accuracy of information in technical documents.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all documentation material before final publication.
- Inspected and proofread documents to check accuracy.
Documentation Specialist
Nuance Communications
Burlington, Massachusetts
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Edited and reviewed documents for clarity, consistency, and adherence to standards.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all documentation material before final publication.
- Compiled data from various sources into a single document or database format.
- Inspected and proofread documents to check accuracy.
Home Health Nurse
Traditions Health Care
Longview, Texas
08.2013 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered prescribed medications and documented patient responses accurately.
- Educated patients and families about health management and medication routines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Panola Collegr
Carthage, TX 08.1997 - 08.1998
Marshall High School
Marshall, TXSkills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Electronic health records
- Quality improvement
- Health education
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
MedAssist
04.2025 - Current
Documentation Specialist
Cognizant Technologies
07.2023 - 03.2025
Documentation Specialist
Nuance Communications
11.2022 - 07.2023
Home Health Nurse
Traditions Health Care
08.2013 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Panola Collegr
08.1997 - 08.1998
Marshall High School