Wanda Spann
Hayti
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Great River Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and care planning. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care and successful treatment outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering rapport with patients and families, enhancing adherence and satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Great River Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and monitored vital signs to evaluate health conditions.
- Reported significant changes in patient symptoms and treatment responses to healthcare team.
- Recognized and responded swiftly to acute changes in patient conditions, implementing necessary treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications safely via various routes, checking dosages and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Performed nursing procedures including wound care, catheterization, and IV insertion effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored care plans based on patient needs.
- Coordinated care transitions with case management, social work, and therapy services for continuity.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment plans, fostering adherence.
RN Unit Manager
AHC Crestview
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Supervised, directed, and developed nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Oversaw day-to-day patient care within a skilled nursing facility, maintaining compliance with standards.
- Reported directly to Director of Nursing, ensuring alignment with quality care objectives.
- Acted as liaison between residents and families, fostering communication and support.
- Implemented employee policies and procedures for consistent operational conduct.
- Mentored nurses, providing clinical guidance and career development insights.
- Monitored resident care, reviewing records to maintain unit standards.
- Completed medical records promptly and accurately for effective documentation.
Outpatient Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-, during, and post-hemodialysis treatment.
- Adjusted treatment plans as necessary and notified appropriate medical staff.
- Collaborated with patients and families to assess basic learning needs for ongoing education.
- Directed daily delivery of safe, effective hemodialysis therapy in partnership with care staff.
- Administered medications per prescriptions and documented medical justification for effectiveness.
- Initiated emergency response measures when required to ensure patient safety.
- Served as a resource for health care team and participated in training new staff.
- Ensured proper laboratory procedures were followed and rescheduled any missed collections.
Case Manager
Legacy Hospice LLC
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to support patients in final stages of incurable illnesses.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Assessed and evaluated patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs to deliver quality care.
- Addressed family, patient, and facility concerns while ensuring effective communication of care plan changes.
Registered Nurse
Mississippi County Health Systems, Great River Medical Center
Blytheville
02.2006 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and monitored vital signs to evaluate patient health status.
- Reported significant changes in patient conditions to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications safely, ensuring accurate dosages and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care to facilitate smooth transitions and comprehensive patient support.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care, improving adherence.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to alleviate stress related to medical issues.
- Maintained detailed medical records in compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols.
Nurse
SEMO Options, INC, Home Health Care
Jackson
06.2009 - 03.2016
- Served clients with mental health issues transitioning from institutionalize to home care.
- Weekly nurse visits included physical examination, obtaining vital signs, and weekly medication set-up.
- Collaborated with other members of the clients’ health care team such as the case manager, primary care physician, and psychiatrist to ensure current regime was effective and discussion of changes deemed necessary for client to obtain optimal health socially, mentally and physically.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pemiscot County Health Systems
Hayti
03.1997 - 05.2004
- Administered medication to residents, ensuring compliance with prescribed treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted with patient hygiene and comfort needs during daily care routines.
- Monitored medical status of residents and reported condition changes to physician promptly.
- Assisted in implementing individualized plans of care for residents.
- Oversaw care provided by certified nursing assistants to maintain high standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Blytheville Nursing Center
Blytheville
03.1990 - 12.1997
- Administered medication to residents in long-term care skilled facility.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted with patient hygiene and comfort needs during daily care routines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Monitored medical status of residents and reported condition changes to physician.
- Oversaw care provided by certified nursing assistants to ensure compliance with standards.
- Assisted in implementing individualized plans of care for residents.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Missouri Hospital
Cape Girardeau
02.2006
- Contributed to Nurse Residency Program for three months in 2004.
- Provided postoperative care for cardiac patients following bypass graft and aneurysm repairs for one year.
- Cared for orthopedic patients post joint replacement and tendon repair surgeries until February 2006.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, LPN to RN Bridge Program
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO05.2004
Certification of Practical Nursing -
Cotton Bowl Vocational Technical School
Burdett, AR06.1990
High School Diploma with Honors -
Caruthersville High School
Caruthersville, MO05.1988
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Clinical expertise
- Staff orientation
- Rapport building
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Vital sign monitoring
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- IV drug therapy management
- Palliative care awareness
- Treatment Planning
- Patient discharge
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic health records management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 2004021632, Missouri State Board of Nursing, 04/30/25
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider, 11/01/25
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advance Life Support Provider
Special Skills And Competencies
- Self-motivated able to complete assigned tasks in allotted period and able to aid fellow coworkers and provide tools to aid in their completion of tasks.
- Able to use computer skills effectively. Versed in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Able to navigate through multiple applications simultaneously.
- Able to use critical thinking skills effectively.
- Able to communicate with various healthcare in the care of patients.
- Able to use clinical expertise and skills in the orientation of new staff. Able to relay clinical experience to new staff.
- Uses communication skills to build a rapport with co-workers, patients, and patients’ families.
Relevant Skills Experiences Activities
I have 18 years of experience working in an acute care setting; primarily medical surgical telemetry units. I have 14 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in long term skilled care facilities. I have experience in home health and hospice care. I currently work on a medical surgical unit.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Great River Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
RN Unit Manager
AHC Crestview
05.2024 - 10.2024
Outpatient Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2024 - 04.2024
Case Manager
Legacy Hospice LLC
07.2022 - 01.2024
Nurse
SEMO Options, INC, Home Health Care
06.2009 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Mississippi County Health Systems, Great River Medical Center
02.2006 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Southeast Missouri Hospital
02.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pemiscot County Health Systems
03.1997 - 05.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
Blytheville Nursing Center
03.1990 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, LPN to RN Bridge Program
Three Rivers Community College
Certification of Practical Nursing -
Cotton Bowl Vocational Technical School
High School Diploma with Honors -
Caruthersville High School