SHANTEL BROWN
3347 Surveyor Court, Douglasville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through time management and prioritization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, F/T
Complex Care Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members, including past medical history, review of symptoms, non-invasive physical examination, depression screening, and medication review.
- Identify diagnoses to be used in care management.
- Educate members on disease process, medication, and compliance.
- Identify urgent and emergent situations
- Identify referral needs
Family Nurse Practitioner
1st Care Management
08.2023 - Current
- Provide transitional, chronic, and home care to homebound and elderly members.
- Conduct in-home assessments and evaluations including vitals, physical examinations, medication review, and reconciliation.
- Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management for purposes of treatment.
- Recommend appropriate measures, including medication prescriptions and skilled needs.
- Educate members on disease process and prevention, medications, and compliance.
Nurse Practitioner
Fide'
07.2023 - Current
- Perform multi-system disability evaluations for veterans.
- Completion of Veterans Benefits Administration Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
- Provide primary medical evaluations to include patient assessment and medical record review.
- Initial review and interpretation of laboratory, pulmonary function, and ECG studies.
- Order diagnostic studies as indicated.
Nurse Practitoner, PRN 24-36 Hours
Atlas Search
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment .
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Registered Nurse, FT
SnapNurse
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, FT
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School Of Nursing Emory University
10.2020 - Current
- Provide instruction, supervision and evaluation to 6-8 students during clinical rotations.
- Coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to deliver and evaluate clinical education.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Nurse Practitioner, FT
Signify Health
08.2020 - Current
- Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members including past medical history, past medical history, review of symptoms, medication review, depression screening, and physical examination.
- Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge, judgment and current findings.
- Educate members on topics related to health conditions.
- Update medical records using EHR.
- Conduct diagnostic tests per medical insurance request.
Nurse Practitioner, FT
Krucial Staffing
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including COVID-19 and Pneumonia.
- Swabbed to test for COVID-19 virus.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Nurse Practitioner, Home Assessment, FT
Health Star Home Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Traveled by car to visit average of 5 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Provided information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Emory Hospital Midtown
04.2011 - 01.2021
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Registered Nurse Supervisor, FT
Powder Springs Nursing & Rehab
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 208-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees across more than 2 departments.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Wellstar Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Case Manager, FT
Tanner Medical Center
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse, FT
Tanner Immediate Care
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision.
- Received incoming calls and messages and addressed or triaged phone requests.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
Registered Nurse Travel Assignment, FT
Union Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2006
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Travel Assignment, FT
Delray Medical Center
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up Patient Controlled Anesthesia and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Travel Assignment, FT
Medical Center of Central Georgia
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Florida Medical Center
10.2003 - 05.2005
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
Registered Nurse Home Health, FT
Pediatric Services of America
03.2003 - 11.2003
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits
- Contacted Medical Doctor immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Tender Care Center
06.2003 - 09.2003
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations
- Conducted complete medical examinations and evaluated children's health conditions
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions
- Helped patients to overcome fear and apprehension related to childhood problems and treatment procedures
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Masters of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, Georgia 04-2016 to 8-2018Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Davie, Florida 05-2003 to 05-2005Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami- Dade College
Miami, Florida 01-2000 to 05-2002Skills
- Injections
- Medication administration
- Unit Charge
- Venipuncture
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Chronic disease management
- Lab result interpretation
- Tracheotomy care
- Emergency procedures
- Removing sutures
- Sheath removal
- Access/deaccess ports
Licensures & Certifications
State of Florida, Florida State Board of Nursing-APRN License #11006731
State of California, California State Board of Nursing- APRN License #95013624
State of California, California State Board of Nursing- RN License #656150
State of California, California State Board of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number #NPF95013624
State of Georgia, Georgia State Board of Nursing- APRN License #RN174530
State of Georgia, Georgia State Board of Nursing-RN Compact License #RN174530
State of New York, New York State Board Of Nursing-APRN License #347052
State of New York, New York State Board Of Nursing-RN License #800639
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Certification #2018077507
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, expires 08/2024
Basic Life support, expires 08/2024
Professional Memberships
California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP)
International Nurses Association (INA)
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
1st Care Management
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Fide'
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, F/T
Complex Care Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitoner, PRN 24-36 Hours
Atlas Search
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, FT
SnapNurse
01.2021 - 12.2022
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, FT
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School Of Nursing Emory University
10.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, FT
Signify Health
08.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, FT
Krucial Staffing
03.2020 - 09.2020
Nurse Practitioner, Home Assessment, FT
Health Star Home Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Emory Hospital Midtown
04.2011 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor, FT
Powder Springs Nursing & Rehab
09.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Wellstar Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2010
RN Case Manager, FT
Tanner Medical Center
08.2007 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse, FT
Tanner Immediate Care
01.2007 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse Travel Assignment, FT
Union Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2006
Registered Nurse Travel Assignment, FT
Delray Medical Center
01.2006 - 04.2006
Registered Nurse Travel Assignment, FT
Medical Center of Central Georgia
06.2005 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Florida Medical Center
10.2003 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse Staff, FT
Tender Care Center
06.2003 - 09.2003
Registered Nurse Home Health, FT
Pediatric Services of America
03.2003 - 11.2003
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Liberty University
Masters of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami- Dade College
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