Shaun Marie Denton
Aurora,CO
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 20 years of experience managing operations in various medical settings. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Nursing Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Led staff of 72 nursing personnel on 3 inpatient Medical-Surgical/Pediatric units supporting Level 1 trauma center. Managed $46M in critical equipment assets.
- Facilitated opening of 2 inpatient units during MASCAL within 24 hour notice. Managed staffing shortages, ensured expert nursing care for 150 patients with complex issues.
- Oversaw implementation of 5 patient safety projects
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
United States Air Force
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervised team of 8 providers, 4 nurses and 22 clinical support staff in largest Family Health Clinic in the facility with an empanelment of over 8K beneficiaries
- Piloted primary care access, managed 19K appointments, optimized access thru pandemic
- Trusted Care ambassador; investigated 33 Patient Safety Reports/220 critical reviews. Selected for Department of Defense Patient Safety Champion award
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction. Oversaw patient safety program/PCMH/NCQA compliance.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Family Practice Clinic
United States Air Force
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of 4 nurses and 15 ancillary staff members ensuring medical readiness of 2K beneficiaries.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Nurse Residency Program Coordinator
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Led onboarding activities for 48 student nurses to equip staff in daily responsibilities
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Registered Nurse Manager
United States Air Force
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Led nursing operations for largest Internal Medicine PCMH clinic in Europe; managed 26 staff members and $475K equipment/supplies
- Designed first ever unit diabetic clinic; educated and coordinated services for 42 high-risk patients, improving A1C by 20% in 2 mos
- Instrumental to first ever NCQA designation of PCMH
- Authored HEDIS tracking tool; boosted 6 population health metrics 30%, lauded by hospital leadership as "PCMH best practice"
- Catalogued patient data in clinical databases and registries according to regulatory practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United States Air Force
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United States Air Force
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Provided direct patient care for 30 bed inpatient unit, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Trident University International
Cypress, CA03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Park University
Kansas City, MO05.2006
Skills
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Supervision
- Decision Making
- Accreditation Coordination
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Nursing Operations Management
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Care Management
- Day-To-Day Operations
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- NCQA/HEDIS Standards
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse, AACN (Expires April 2027)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Expires December 2024)
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Expires October 2024)
- BLS Instructor- Basic Life Support (Expires November 2024)
Timeline
Nursing Operations Manager
United States Air Force
08.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
United States Air Force
06.2019 - 08.2020
Clinical Nurse Manager, Family Practice Clinic
United States Air Force
06.2017 - 06.2019
Nurse Residency Program Coordinator
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Registered Nurse Manager
United States Air Force
05.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United States Air Force
10.2011 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
United States Air Force
09.2009 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Public Health
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Park University
Additional Information
United States Air Force, October 1996-August 2023
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