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Shante Spaulding

Universal City,Texas

Summary

Competent and caring mid-level provider offering 19+ years of coordinating and carrying out patient care diverse medical environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, diagnose, deliver treatment recommendations and delegate tasks. Proven history of fostering top-quality care.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Inpatient Progressive Health of America
San Antonio, Texas
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients in post-acute setting, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
  • Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving patient outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Assess, diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic conditions
  • Prescribe all necessary treatments.
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients.
  • Communicate with collaborating physician or primary care physician regarding patient care.
  • Review patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
  • Develop treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
  • Educate patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
  • Analyze test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
  • Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family.
  • Work with multiple healthcare disciplines to manage patient care.
  • Build trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
  • Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sleep Therapy & Research Center
San Antonio, TX
11.2020 - 11.2024
  • Assessed diagnose and treat patient with acute and chronic conditions in Sleep Medicine specialty setting. symptoms.
  • Daily use of computer, software programs and eClinical Works (ECS) EMR system.
  • Conduct in person and telemedicine visits.
  • Prescribe all necessary treatments.
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients.
  • Communicate with collaborating physician or primary care physician regarding patient care.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Amedysis Home Care and Hospice
San Antonio, TX
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Examine patients and their medical records.
  • Recommend and study diagnostic tests.
  • Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
  • Recommend treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
  • Maintain Accurate records and schedules.
  • Educate patients and their family members on diseases, treatment plans, and prevention.
  • Document using EMR (Point Care) via mobile tablet
  • Provide palliative care for patients facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care.

RN IV Charge Nurse

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, TX
09.2016 - 01.2021
  • Provide care and education to post-partum, GYN surgical patients and newborn infants utilizing the nursing process. Serve as delivery team assistant. Permanent charge nurse serving as first line supervisor for a team of 6-8 staff nurses and unlicensed assistant personnel. Communicate effectively with physicians to ensure safe quality care. General nursing duties. Cross-trained to work Pre-op.

Nurse Manager

Diversicare of Big Springs
Huntsville, AL
09.2014 - 02.2015

Supervised more than 20 nurses and CNA's in a long-term/sub-acute care setting. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Made sound, ethical and independent decision-making consistent with facility policies and the nursing profession.

Public Health Nurse

Fox Army Health Center
Redstone Arsenal , AL
02.2015 - 09.2016

Educate patients about STI prevention, treatment, and management. Provide education and advice for Army Child and Youth Services employees. Assist with flu campaign. Assess and manage community health issues and epidemics. Promote community health and wellness through education and health fairs.

RN II OB/GYN

North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
09.2012 - 12.2013

Provide care and education to post-partum/ GYN patients. Assess and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Communicate effectively with physicians to ensure safe quality care. Administer medications and treatments safely as ordered by physician. Educate on family planning and STI prevention. Administer immunizations as appropriate.

RN Staff Nurse

Kindred Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2011 - 09.2012

Provide care to patients on med-surg and IMCU unit with medically complex needs. Provide pre and post-transplant care and education to patients with lung and abdominal transplants. Assess patients' status and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Collaborated with other members of the patient care team regarding patient status and care plan utilizing SBAR communication technique. Prioritized tasks to maintain safe, efficient, and controlled flow of patient care. Documented nursing interventions and patient’s status accurately and timely. Safely administer medications and treatments to patients as prescribed. Supervise team of 5-6 Certified Nursing Assistants and LVNs. Train incoming nurses to provide high quality care. Educate patients on treatment regimen and discharge management. Educate patients and family on measures to prevent post-surgical and post-transplant complications.

LPN Charge Nurse

River Garden Hebrew Home
Jacksonville, FL
09.2005 - 06.2011

Provide care to residents in long term care setting. Provide care to patients in Rehab/ Sub-Acute setting. Assess patients' status and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Work with physicians to facilitate quality patient care. Safely administer medications and treatments to 20-35 patients as prescribed. Supervise team of 5-6 CNA's. Perform in-services on new policies and procedures. Administer immunizations as appropriate. Manage and teach infection control measures

LPN Charge Nurse

Southwood Nursing Center
Jacksonville, FL
12.2003 - 09.2005

Provide care to geriatric clients with cognitive deficits and behavioral problems. Assess patients' status and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Work with physicians to facilitate quality patient care. Safely administer medications and treatments to 20-35 patients as prescribed. Supervise team of 5-6 Certified Nursing Assistants.

Education

Masters of Science - Nursing

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Keiser University
Jacksonville, FL
04.2011

Practical Nursing -

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
08.2003

Certification

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practioners

Registered Nurse, TX

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Inpatient Progressive Health of America
05.2024 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Optum, UnitedHealth Group
08.2022 - 04.2025

Family Nurse Practitioner

Amedysis Home Care and Hospice
09.2021 - 09.2022

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sleep Therapy & Research Center
11.2020 - 11.2024

RN IV Charge Nurse

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
09.2016 - 01.2021

Public Health Nurse

Fox Army Health Center
02.2015 - 09.2016

Nurse Manager

Diversicare of Big Springs
09.2014 - 02.2015

RN II OB/GYN

North Central Baptist Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2013

RN Staff Nurse

Kindred Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2012

LPN Charge Nurse

River Garden Hebrew Home
09.2005 - 06.2011

LPN Charge Nurse

Southwood Nursing Center
12.2003 - 09.2005

Masters of Science - Nursing

Keiser University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Keiser University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Keiser University

Practical Nursing -

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Shante Spaulding