SHAUNA COUNCIL

Compassionate patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Work well with diverse patient populations and fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care. Skilled at multitasking, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Golden Key International Honor Society
• National Honor Society Alpha Beta Kappa
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

• Admission RN, Longleaf Hospice, 03/2021, present, Responsible for Home Hospice and GIP admissions, Perform initial assessments, initiate plan of care, medications, DME, supplies, Provide hospice 101 education to patients and families, Care coordination with Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team
• Admission RN, Compassus Hospice, 09/2020, 02/2021, Admit terminally ill patients to hospice in home or facility setting, Perform initial assessments and plans of care that meet the needs of the patient, Educate patient and family on hospice philosophy and services; disease process, Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, Participate in referrals to other agencies to meet patient needs, Evaluate current patients for recertification, assist with weekly visits if needed
• Clinical Director, Bridgeway Hospice, 05/2019, 08/2020, Responsible for oversight of direct and indirect patient care provided by clinical team, Provide daily direction and support to the interdisciplinary team, Establish, implement, and evaluate goals for home care to meet company standards, Facilitate interdisciplinary group meetings, Maintain patient records to ensure overall compliance with CMS and organization, Maintain compliance and meet standards by the State of Georgia, Manage expenditures; labor, DME, supplies and pharmacy, Participate in Performance Improvement and care management meetings, Ensure policies, procedures and protocols maintained and followed by staff
• Admission Nurse, Visiting Nurse Health Systems, 03/2018, 05/2019, Admit terminally ill patients to Home Hospice, Perform initial assessment and plan of care, Order supplies, medications and DME as appropriate, Integrate care between home setting, outpatient and inpatient facility, Provide education to patient and families regarding disease process, Initiate referrals to other agencies (palliative, home health) as appropriate, Coordinate with Medical director and interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs
• Manager of Clinical Practice, Gentiva Hospice, 07/2016, 11/2017, Responsible for overall direction of clinical services and operations, Coordinate all direct and indirect patient care provided by staff, Management of pharmacy, DME and supplies within budget, Assure compliance with state and federal laws; Medicaid, Medicare and HIPPA, Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings, stand up and stand down calls, Assist with quality improvement in conjunction with Quality Manager, Maintain a professional atmosphere for staff development and performance excellence
• Nurse Case Manager Cancer Support, United Healthcare, 11/2014, 02/2016, Manage diagnosed cancer patients in a call center environment, Assess their health status and appropriation for case management, Identify gaps or barriers within the treatment plan, Educate patients and family on disease processes, medication management, Collaborate with medical director and physicians on patient care, Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members for resources and services
• RN Case Manager, Amedisys Hospice, 06/2012, 04/2014, Maintained and managed up to 19 patient case load; supervised CNAs, Facilitated educational programs for staff and family of patients, Developed, facilitated, and implemented individual plans of care, Coordinated end of life and palliative care, pain, and symptom management, Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for continuity of care, Performed hospice admissions and recertifications; provided education, Provided patient education with each home visit
• Staff Nurse Renal Oncology, Gwinnett Medical Center, 08/2011, 12/2014, Patient care specific to cancer and renal illnesses, Perform assessments, pain, and symptom management, electronic charting, Part of leadership team of 10; unit preceptor for student nurses, Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for continuity of patient care, Administer chemotherapy and medications; oral and IV Therapy, Maintain PICC and Central lines, perform wound care, Perform peritoneal dialysis, transfusions, heparin drips with monitoring, Unit preceptor for nursing students; electronic charting, Performed assessments, discharge planning; provided patient education, Administered chemotherapy; oral and IV Therapy, Symptom and pain management

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