Takishia Shannon
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager with expertise in care coordination, patient triage, and electronic health records. Skilled in panel management, discharge planning, and clinical assessment, with a record of supporting complex patient needs across interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
central Virginia VA health care system
Richmond, va
03.2026 - Current
- managed assigned panel(s), utilized registries to ensure appropriate evaluation and access for patients
- performed triage, considering both physical and psychosocial elements to address patient needs.
- assisted physicians during patient exams, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
- demonstrated leadership in delivering holistic, primary care through collaboration with healthcare team
registered nurse care manager
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2019 - 03.2026
- Coordinated referrals, consults, and follow-up across specialty services
- Developed individualized care plans with interdisciplinary VA teams
- Reviewed electronic health records for care continuity and documentation accuracy
- Collaborated with social work on discharge planning and community resources
Registered Nurse
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Provided direct nursing care to veteran patients in acute care units.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions using VA electronic health records.
- Educated veteran patients and families on treatment, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained infection control practices across VA Pittsburgh patient care areas.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges with nursing and support staff.
- Documented vital signs, symptoms, and nursing interventions in patient charts.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2006 - 07.2012
- Administered medications and treatments for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Assisted with daily patient care, hygiene, and mobility support.
- Documented assessments and care tasks in electronic health records.
- Collected specimens and prepared patients for diagnostic procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12.2003 - 09.2006
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Assisted with daily patient care, hygiene, and mobility support.
- Documented assessments and care tasks in electronic health records.
- Collected specimens and prepared patients for diagnostic procedures.
Education
Master of Science - in Nursing
Penn West
California, PA08-2019
Skills
- Care coordination
- Care plan development
- Patient triage
- Discharge planning
- Electronic health records
- Panel oversight
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- RN license RN641350
- BLS & ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager
central Virginia VA health care system
03.2026 - Current
registered nurse care manager
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
08.2019 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
07.2012 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
09.2006 - 07.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
12.2003 - 09.2006
Master of Science - in Nursing
Penn West