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Shauna Thompson
Lake Elsinore
Work Preference
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across hospice, palliative, skilled nursing and home health settings. Expertise in symptom management, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes. Committed to providing evidence-based care that ensures comfort and dignity for all patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Medication Nurse
Citrus Grove Post Acute
Riverside
06.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided direct patient care in a skilled nursing facility environment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient services.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Hospice and Palliative Care LVN
AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care
Ontario
07.2023 - 06.2026
- Deliver comprehensive hospice and palliative care, reconciling medications and administering prescribed treatments.
- Assess and address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
- Collaborate with NPs, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Provide education on symptom management, medication administration, and end-of-life comfort measures.
- Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation and participate in after-hours on-call rotations.
Patient Care Coordinator
Bridge Hospice and Home Health
Ontario
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Coordinated patient scheduling, chart audits, clinical authorizations, and compliance reviews to ensure streamlined operations.
- Ensured adherence to physician care plans and CMS regulations.
- Prepared and presented patient updates for interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to support collaborative care decisions.
- Liaised between clinical teams to enhance communication and optimize resource management.
- Supported daily clinical operations under the Director of Patient Care Services.
Hospice Nurse, LVN
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
Rancho Cucamonga
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to manage end-of-life symptoms and coordinate care.
- Delivered education and emotional support to patients and families during critical transitions, facilitating understanding and coping during end-of-life care.
- Coordinated medication orders, maintained accurate documentation, and provided wound care to enhance patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments during routine and PRN visits.
Medication Care Manager / Night Shift Supervisor (LVN)
Sunrise Senior Living of San Marino
San Gabriel
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised care staff and coordinated night-shift operations to ensure optimal resident care and staff support.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate documentation to ensure compliance with policies and enhance patient safety.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, focusing on individualized support for memory care patients with Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders.
- Ensured quality of care and adherence to Sunrise Senior Living's mission and care standards.
Hospice LVN
VNA Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern California
San Bernardino
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed complex symptom control through routine and continuous care visits for hospice patients.
- Conducted full physical assessments and coordinated closely with physicians for care adjustments.
- Coordinated admissions and provided patient education while facilitating interdisciplinary support.
- Documented all care in McKesson system, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Education
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA12-2007
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Nursing Home
Lake Charles, LA12-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- EMR / EHR
- Symptom & Pain Management
- Wound care management
- IV therapy
- Infection control
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- Patient care planning
- Team collaboration
- Patient care
- HIPAA guideline adherence
Certification
- California State Board Licensed Vocational Nurse, Active
- Intravenous Therapy / Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, Current
Personal Information
Title: LVN
Locations
- Lake Elsinore, CA
Professional Highlights
- Over 18 years of hospice, palliative, home health, skilled nursing and acute care experience.
- Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, EMR documentation, and end-of-life symptom management.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities with a focus on patient dignity and comfort.
Timeline
LVN Medication Nurse
Citrus Grove Post Acute
06.2026 - Current
Hospice and Palliative Care LVN
AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2023 - 06.2026
Patient Care Coordinator
Bridge Hospice and Home Health
03.2020 - 07.2023
Hospice Nurse, LVN
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2018 - 03.2020
Medication Care Manager / Night Shift Supervisor (LVN)
Sunrise Senior Living of San Marino
10.2017 - 05.2018
Hospice LVN
VNA Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern California
01.2014 - 12.2017
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Nursing Home