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Wendy Shannon

Fort Worth

Summary

Dedicated and versatile Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience across medical-surgical, neuro-telemetry, and neuro progressive care units. Currently serves as an as-needed Stroke Clinician, providing expert care and education in acute stroke management. Skilled in charge nursing, precepting graduate nurses and new staff, and mentoring nursing students. Holds a Master of Science in Nursing Administration and brings a strong background in clinical leadership, team coordination, and quality improvement. Passionate about delivering patient-centered care and advancing neurological practice.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stroke Clinician (PRN)

Texas Health Fort Worth
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided specialized stroke care and education as needed, supporting acute stroke response and monitoring adherence to stroke protocols.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure rapid assessment, treatment, and education for patients experiencing stroke symptoms.

Neuro Progressive Care Unit RN

Texas Health Fort Worth
10.2020 - Current
  • Delivered specialized care to patients with complex neurological conditions in a step-down ICU setting.
  • Frequently functioned as preceptor for graduate nurses, new hires, and nursing students.
  • Served on the Unit-Based Council.
  • Served on the hospital Skin committee and led efforts to improve the prevention of pressure injuries.
  • Recognized for leadership, patient advocacy, and mentoring of new staff.

Neuro-Telemetry RN

Texas Health Fort Worth
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Provide evidence-based direct patient care to neurology patients which includes stroke patients, epilepsy patients, as well as patients recovering from traumas and surgeries involving the brain and spine.
  • Interpreted telemetry data and performed frequent neurological assessments.

Medical-Surgical RN

Texas Health Fort Worth
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Provided comprehensive care to a diverse adult patient populations with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Frequently functioned as charge nurse and preceptor for graduate nurses and new hires.
  • Served on the Unit-Based Council.
  • Provide direct patient care, education, interpretation of labs and diagnostic studies, and report changes in condition to the assigned physician.

Education

Masters - Nursing Administration

University of Texas at Tyler
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington
12.2016

Associate Degree - Nursing

El Centro Community College
12.2013

Skills

  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Certified
  • Acute neurological and stroke patient care
  • Charge nurse and leadership experience
  • Precepting and staff mentorship
  • Telemetry monitoring and Interpretation
  • Patient and family education
  • Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Evidence-based practice implementation
  • Quality and process improvement initiatives
  • Expertise in Epic EMR

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse

Timeline

Stroke Clinician (PRN)

Texas Health Fort Worth
06.2024 - Current

Neuro Progressive Care Unit RN

Texas Health Fort Worth
10.2020 - Current

Neuro-Telemetry RN

Texas Health Fort Worth
12.2019 - 10.2020

Medical-Surgical RN

Texas Health Fort Worth
01.2014 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington

Associate Degree - Nursing

El Centro Community College

Masters - Nursing Administration

University of Texas at Tyler

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