Shawna Brandon
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in various settings including Post-Acute, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Behavioral Health and Assisted Living facilities throughout Oregon and Washington. Skilled in clinical assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation review, and determining medical necessity for continued levels of care. Strong understanding of psychiatric diagnoses, crisis stabilization, and treatment planning.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4041
4041
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health / Nursa / Express Staffing
Vancouver, WA
12.2023 - Current
- Travel assignments in various settings including Skilled Nursing, Post-Acute, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Behavioral Health.
- Assignments throughout Oregon and Washington primarily focused on underserved communities.
- Provided quality medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Monte Nido & Affiliates
Lake Oswego, Oregon
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Provided training and mentorship to new nursing staff members.
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols and policies for best practices.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between departments for seamless operations.
- Resolved patient concerns to enhance satisfaction and care quality.
- Assessed effectiveness of patient interventions to maintain quality care.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Cared for patients directly with various nursing tasks such as administering medication.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
Charge Nurse
Rose Villa Senior Living
Portland, Oregon
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfer processes efficiently.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Trained new nurses on best practices and organizational protocols for patient care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Charge Nurse
Pacific Health and Rehab
Tigard, Oregon
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of noncompliance.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Providence Portland Medical Center
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Processed and prepared laboratory specimens for analysis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science - NATURAL SCIENCES
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing protocols
- Electronic health records
- Health regulation compliance
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Staff supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Strong medical ethic
- Team coordination
- Discharge coordination
- Patient counseling
- Infectious disease control
- Insulin medication assistance
- IV drug therapy management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Care plan development
- Patient education and counseling
- Lab result interpretation
- Compassion and empathy
- Electronic health records management
- Diabetes management
- SBAR communication
- Medical laboratory procedures
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- High level of autonomy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Wound care
- At-risk patient care
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Certifications And Awards
- Registered Nurse, #10000012, Oregon State Board of Nursing, 10/01/22
- Registered Nurse Multi State License (NCL), #RN61391804, WA DOH, 12/01/25
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification, AHA, 02/01/26
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Monte Nido & Affiliates
09.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health / Nursa / Express Staffing
12.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Rose Villa Senior Living
09.2023 - 05.2025
Charge Nurse
Pacific Health and Rehab
11.2022 - 05.2023
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Providence Portland Medical Center
11.2016 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science - NATURAL SCIENCES
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE