Shauna Fehrenbach FNP-C
Rapid City,South Dakota
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 19 + years of RN experience in providing critical care, emergency medicine, acute and women's health care for diverse patient populations. Demonstrated history of leveraging effective patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and treatment interventions in high-pressure and dynamic environments. Recognized for professionalism, exemplary communication skills, and commitment to providing high-quality, safe, ethical and patient-centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fall River Health Services
Hot Springs, SD
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Hospice Unit
Monument Health
Rapid City, SD
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator
Monument Health
Rapid City, SD
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring comprehensive support throughout treatment journey.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Monument Health
Rapid City, SD
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia, ensuring optimal care standards.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes between surgical teams and PACU, improving communication efficiency.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 12 patients on average in the post-operative recovery room.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Sanford Health Hospital
Bismarck, ND
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Educated patients on procedure protocols and post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Led a team of nurses in coordinating workflow efficiency within the interventional radiology department.
- Reduced complications in patients by promptly identifying and addressing any issues during interventional radiology treatments.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for conducting various types of image-guided procedures efficiently without delays or interruptions due to lack of resources available on hand when needed most critically.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medcenter One College of Nursings
Bismarck, ND05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.1996
Skills
- Acute Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Planning
- Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Education / Nurse Preceptor
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Primary Care
- Infection Control
- EHR
- Health Promotion
Certification
Licenses: RN State of SD # R043352 Expires 08/27
APRN State of SD Pending
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-C) American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP), January 2026
BLS expires 6/2026, ACLS expires 8/2026,
PALS expires 9/2026, TNCC expires 7/2029
Work Availability
monday
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sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- South Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association
Quote
People don't care how much you know unless they know how much you care.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fall River Health Services
08.2020 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Hospice Unit
Monument Health
03.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator
Monument Health
12.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, PACU
Monument Health
08.2013 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Sanford Health Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medcenter One College of Nursings
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University