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SHANNON PIERCE WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia 23188 ♦ (757) 903 -7517 ♦ [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best -in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various type s of long -term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. A CCOMPLISHMENTS • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care. • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control. • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation. • Supervised team of 60+ staff members. SKILLS • Operating Plans Development • Employee Supervision • Decision Making • Employee Work Scheduling • Verbal and Written Communication • Codes Compliance • Nursing Operations Management • HIPAA Guidelines • Patient Care Assessment • Patient Advocacy W ORK H ISTORY Registered Nurse Supervisor , 02/2022 to Current The Williamsburg Place -Pavilion – Williamsburg, VA • Managed care from admission to discharge. • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well -coordinated treatment approaches. • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored respon ses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, oper ational procedures and safety protocols. • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings. Nurse Shi ft Supervisor - Registered Nurse , 03/2020 to 03/2022 Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents – New Kent, VA • Managed care from admission to discharge. • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. • Contribu ted substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care. • collaborate with physicians and other multidisciplinary professional to implement patient care • schedule nursing staff Home Health Registe red Nurse , 05/2018 to 08/2018 Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center – Williamsburg, VA • Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house. • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide su perior level of nursing care. • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients. • Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers. • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits. • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Registered Nurse , 09/2012 to 05/2018 Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center – Williamsburg, VA • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. • Managed care from admission to discharge. • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. • Monitored pat ient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings. • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence. Registered Nurse , 06/2014 to 04/2016 Caregivers In Home Care – Williamsburg, VA • primary nur se for private owned non -skilled home health agency • initial patient assessment for Medicare documentation • submitted KEPRO documentation for insurance purposes • new hire training • conducted monthly education on medical policies and procedures Licensed Practic al Nurse , 01/2007 to 09/2012 Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center – Williamsburg, VA • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help opt imize treatment planning and care delivery. • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Licensed Practical Nurse , 11/2004 to 01/2007 Nurse Finders Agency – Newport News, VA • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatme nt planning and care delivery. • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcar e and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning. • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment opt ions, chronic disease self - management and wound management. Unit Manager, LPN , 05/2000 to 11/2004 Tandem Health Care – Williamsburg, VA • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurre nce. • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends, and family about medications and self -care skills. • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations. • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied. • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties. • Gathered lab specimens, ordered t esting. • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures. EDUCATION Master of Science : Nursing Science Walden University - Minneapolis, MN • Continuing education in nursing for nurse practitioner Bachelor of Science : Nursing Science, 11/2021 Walden University - Minneapolis, MN Associate of Science : Nursing Science, 09/2012 ECPI University - Newport News, VA C ERTIFICATIONS • Basic Life Support expires 2/2024 • Licensed Registered Nurse - expires 5/2024 License number 0001240669