Shawna Sullivan
4 Berkshire Street Nashua
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with several years of experience in various healthcare settings. Friendly compassionate person with excellent communication skills. Highly skilled in clinical judgment, patient evaluations, and effective patient and family communication. Self-directed, motivated, and team oriented with noteworthy time management skills. Committed to providing quality care and education to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Community and Palliative Care
Nashua, NH
02.2024 - Current
- Function as nurse liaison between medical providers and nursing home staff.
- Medication reconciliation.
- Supportive nurse in outpatient palliative care program.
- Liaison nurse to home program tending to high risk patient population post hospitalization and rehab discharge.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care delivery.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Manage time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations.
- Comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Provide compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients and their families while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Merrimack Family Practice
Merrimack, NH
2019 - 2024
- Functioned as primary telephone triage for a busy family/pediatric practice which requires astute critical thinking, on-demand response and ability to work under stressful circumstances.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- allocation of appropriate and safe disposition of home care, including proper follow-up medical evaluation as indicated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Immediate Care of Southern NH
Merrimack, NH
2015 - 2020
- Functioned as staff nurse in busy urgent care setting.
- Responsible for triage of patient
- Assist with patient preparation, medical procedures and administration of treatments and medication administration.
- Document all patient encounters and communication for accurate record keeping.
- Provide education, support, and follow up instructions/communication.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nashua School District - LPN for Intensive Needs Program
Nashua, NH
2018 - 2019
- Provided compassionate care to the vulnerable intensive needs students at both the elementary and middle school level.
- Medication administration; G-tube feeds; Seizure assessment with monitoring and intervention per physician orders.
- Tended to all student and staff emergencies.
- Maintenance of student health records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Main St. Pediatrics
Nashua, NH
2004 - 2014
- Functioned as office Nurse performing daily telephone triage, direct patient care, administration of medication and immunizations ordered by provider.
- Document all patient care and communication.
- Vaccine Manager - oversight of vaccine storage, inventory, regulatory compliance, and education.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maple Leaf Nursing Home
Manchester, NH
2010 - 2011
- Direct patient care in long term care setting. Nursing assessments, medication administration, and treatment per physician orders.
- Concise documentation of all care provided.
- Demonstrated ability to work as team and support others.
- Provided comfort, care, and dignity of all residents.
Education
Nursing
St. Joseph School of Nursing
Nashua, NH04-2004
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Documenting intake
- Family communication
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Patient triaging
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Community and Palliative Care
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Merrimack Family Practice
2019 - 2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Immediate Care of Southern NH
2015 - 2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nashua School District - LPN for Intensive Needs Program
2018 - 2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foundation Medical Partners - Main St. Pediatrics
2004 - 2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maple Leaf Nursing Home
2010 - 2011
Nursing
St. Joseph School of Nursing