Shana K.

Gillgannon
4418 SE Oakview LN
Topeka, KS 66609
(785)-408-4257
OBJECTIVE:
Looking for a responsible and challenging position in the field of nursing to br
oaden my knowledge in the field of nursing.
SKILLS:
* More than 15 years of experience in the field of nursing.
* In-depth knowledge of the medical terminology, assessments, patient's evaluati
on, and medicine etc.
* Profound ability to analyze, interpret and relate the medical data.
* Exceptional ability to communicate and interact with individuals.
* Great ability to provide direction, leadership, to serve people, to develop a
relation with the patient and maintains the favorable public relation.
* Excellent communication and demonstration skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Craig HomeCare
Topeka Branch Administrator
6/2010-present
* Supervised nursing service personnel and nursing activities.
* Developed regulations and procedures for the medical field.
* Planned and directed nursing care practices and activities.
* Implemented and maintained the nursing needs of clients.
* Communicated with patients to know their problems and requirements.
* Trained new staff as per the requirement and assign work to each of them.
* Performed all operations of the Topeka office as Administrator.
* Supported staff and clients' families.
* Responsible to check out nurse's work is according to Home Care policies.
* Craig HomeCare is home health for medically fragile children. There are five
branches to Craig HomeCare. Topeka is the second largest branch with 90+ employe
es, and 52 clients and growing. I was in charge of these nurses and clients, alo
ng with the day to day operations: Payroll, hiring process, evaluations, making
sure visits were done per state regulations, that the clients' number of hours h
ad been approved through the state, etc.
Ambulatory RN
Neurology Clinic, Kansas City, Missouri
5/2009-7/2010
* Handle the queries and problems of the patient and their families and resolve
them.
* Always consult the medical professional on nursing and treatment plans whenev
er required.
* Responsible for the assessment of the patient and make plans of care to devel
op the health of the patient.
* Responsibilities include the document the patient progress, keep the track of
records, and evaluate them.
* I work for two Neurologists on a daily basis. I do telephone triage for their
patients. I do anywhere from 8-40 calls per day of anything from medication ref
ills to needing school letters, to questions about seizures, medications interfe
ring with their seizure medications, to test results. I check in patients in the
 clinic and do a brief H & P of the patient if they are a new patient, or ask ho
w they have been doing if they are a f/u pt., and report these finding to the do
ctor before he goes to see them, and get their current medications, and allergie
s.
Corrections Nurse
Shawnee Co. Jail, Topeka, Kansas
2/2010-present (PRN)
* Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
* Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
* Interact with patient, patient's doctor and pharmacy regarding patient care.
* Assessed patient conditions upon book-in.
* I do an H & P on incoming patients to the facility to see that they will rece
ive proper care and medications as needed while they are housed there. I triage
patients with complaints to see if need to be sent out to the ER, or if can be s
een by ARNP or physician at a later date. I pass medications, do accuchecks, and
treatments (dressing changes, breathing treatments, etc.)
Adjunct Faculty PRN
Pratt Community College, Pratt, Kansas
4/2009-present (on occasion)
* Educate and demonstrate the healthcare standards and regulations to future RN
students.
* Act as a resource person in the clinical setting for RN students.
* Educate nursing students regarding implementation, development and evaluation
of strategies.
Assistant Director/ICU Nurse
Intensive Care Unit, Alamosa, Colorado
9/2007-3/2009
* Monitoring MAP and BP, drawing arterial blood gases and take care of arterial
lines.
* Monitoring Ventilators, CPAP, BIPAP, and all other aspects of airway manageme
nt.
* Monitoring of critical drips
* Responsible for the recording and reporting values of laboratory with the med
ical treatment.
* Responsible for the post operative patient's acute care for recovering from t
raumas, surgical procedures, anesthesia etc.
* Provided the orientation and training to new staff, and nursing students.
* Participated in several committees which focus on safety, infection control,
staff competency etc.
* Responsible for schedule, time-cards, Quality Indicators, etc.
Emergency Room Nurse
St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, Kansas
12/2005-9/2007
* Responsible for 15-bed unit emergency services
* Ensure the quality of emergency medical nursing care to patient.
* Provided the orientation and training to new staff, and nursing students
* Responsible for direct patient care
* Developed, implemented and maintained the changes in the ER regarding priorit
ization and delegation.
* Assisted the physician during medical treatment and medical procedures.
* Administered prescribed medication, monitoring vital signs and also applied d
ressings.
Long-Term Acute Care Nurse/Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital, Topeka, Kansas
12/2005-9/2007
* Prepared medication and treatment schedules for up to 6 patients per shift.
* Assisted the physician during medical examination, assessments etc.
* Administered prescribed medication, monitoring vital signs and also applied d
ressings.
* Implemented the ability to get work done in fast-paced environment.
* Responsible for the day-to-day medical assessments.
* Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
* Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
* Interact with departments regarding patient care.
* Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
* Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
* Did a lot of wound care at this facility. Learned a lot in this area working
there. Was a great experience.
Telemetry Nurse to Emergency Nurse
Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas
9/1997-12/2005
* Worked 1997-2002 as an IV Certified LPN on a step-down cardiac unit dealing w
ith everything from post open-heart patients, MI's, Pacemaker implantations, to
general medical/surgical patients.
* In May 2002 moved to the Emergency Room after receiving my RN BSN. The ER was
a level 2 trauma center, and I was a trauma nurse, triage nurse, relief charge
nurse, and staff nurse.
* Responsible for 15-bed unit emergency services
* Ensure the quality of emergency medical nursing care to patient.
* Provided the orientation and training to new staff, and nursing students
* Responsible for direct patient care
* Developed, implemented and maintained the changes in the ER regarding priorit
ization and delegation.
* Assisted the physician during medical treatment and medical procedures.
* Administered prescribed medication, monitoring vital signs and also applied d
ressings.
* Responsible for 15-bed unit emergency service.
* Ensure the quality of emergency medical nursing care to patient.
* Provided the orientation and training to new staff, and nursing students
* Responsible for direct patient care
* Developed, implemented and maintained the changes in the ER regarding priorit
ization and delegation.
* Assisted the physician during medical treatment and medical procedures.
* Administered prescribed medication, monitoring vital signs and also applied d
ressings.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE:
* Kansas Nursing License
* Missouri Nursing License
* TNCC: Trauma Nurse Core Course
* PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
* ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* BLS: Basic Life Support
REFERENCES:
* Gina McNown, RN, (785) 221-2181, Topeka, Kansas
* Courtney Wellman, RN, (913) 991-0178, Vasor, Kansas
* Kimberly Long, RN, (785) 817-1132, Topeka, Kansas