Shashanna Heard
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Profile
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing quality patient care. My experience as a nurse practitioner includes providing patient-centered care to chronically ill patients with multiple comorbidities in long term care and skilled nursing facilities. I have 15 years of clinical nursing expertise, which includes geriatrics, ICU, ED, Medical surgical units, and psych. I have a diverse background in health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic disease management, and health education. I have strong organizational skills, the ability to remain professional and calm during times of critical need.
Experience
POPHEALTHCARE NURSE PRACTITIONER OCTOBER 2019 – AUGUST 2020
·Worked for Longevity health plan with SNFs to optimize clinical care and create value within the healthcare system. Risk adjustment, Capturing HCC codes and ACP.
·Reduce hospitalizations. Educate nursing staff through in-services.
·Assess, Diagnose, and treat patient conditions through thorough examinations.
·Manage chronic conditions and respond promptly to acute issues.
MPAC HEALTHCARE NURSE PRACTITIONER OCTOBER 2018 – OCTOBER 2019
·Worked within the SNFs providing proactive, patient-centered care while preventing and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.
·Managed chronic and acute illnesses. Collaborate with collaborative physician monthly.
·Discuss care plans with patients and families, explained test results and proper use of medications.
TRITON COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING – ADJUCT CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR – OCTOBER 2018- JANUARY 2020
·Served as the clinical instructor for students in their Critical care rotation. Delivered training and mentoring that significantly enhanced learning outcomes and quality patient care.
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER – RN ICU FLOAT – MARCH 2015 – OCTOBER 2018
·Evaluated patient’s conditions, administering treatment, and providing constant support during recovery.
·Monitoring vital signs, physical assessments, ensure proper functioning of ventilators and cardiopulmonary support.
·Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
ROSELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – RN TELEMETRY NURSE – DEC. 2013 – DEC. 2014
·Closely monitor adults with acute cardiac conditions.
·Interpret cardiac rhythms and notify Cardiologist of abnormalities as well as follow protocols depending on rhythm.
·Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
GREATLAND HOME HEALTH – RN CASE MANAGER- SEPTEMBER 2012 – JANUARY 2014
·Case managing all aspects of care.
·Initial and routine visits.
·Vital signs, reviewed medications, provided education to patients and family and orient new nurses.
MT. SINAI HOSPITAL - TELEMETRY RN – MARCH 2011 – SEPTEMBER 2012
·Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
·Identify heart rhythms, administer blood products and routine medication pass.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, FNP CERTIFICATION, MAY 2017 – GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK IL
BACHELOR OF SCIENECE IN NURSING DECEMBER 2014 GOVERENORS STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK IL
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING, RN PROGRAM – MAY 2010 – MORTON COLLEGE, CICERO IL
Skills & Abilities
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·Primary Care
·Long term Care
·Treatment Planning
·Teamwork/Collaboration
·Fun and energetic
CERTIFICATIONS
Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP
Advanced Practice RN
CPR & AED, American Heart Association