Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Brenna Shatswell, RN, MSN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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My experience, training, and education has enabled me to design and lead innovative patient- centered care processes in a variety of practice settings. My focus is on improving outcomes and safety by utilizing performance improvement projects and best-practices. I am especially interested in customer service, and patient satisfaction. I am a transformational leader who values teamwork and collaboration with the inter-professional team. My personality is friendly and outgoing. I believe that a positive attitude is the key to a better work environment. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner
Twin Cities hospital - Paso Robles, CA
March 2018 to Present
I work as a Hospitalist, rounding on patients' on the Medical-surgical, and Direct observation unit, ensuring safe and holistic care, reviewing the plan of care, interpreting labs, prescribing therapeutic medications and diagnostic tests and teaching patients' to manage their chronic health conditions. Registered Nurse (RN)
Tenet Health-Twin Cities Hospital - Templeton, CA
March 2014 to Present
Responsibilities
Registered nurse working in multiple care units including medical surgical, Direct observational unit and obstetrics.
Skills Used
Strong clinical skills including assessment, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic diseases and multiple medical issues, IV's, NG tubes, wound care, BIPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy care, medication management, and planning care. Provided care for patients of all ages and stages of life, including end-of-life and palliative care. Using core measures and LEAN protocols to ensure quality improvement and maintain high standards.
Director of Nursing
Danish Care Center - Atascadero, CA
August 2010 to March 2014
Supervised a team of nurses and CNA's, ensured compliance with state and federal regulations including DHS and title 22, developed and maintained quality care systems and standards including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines and actively participating in facility Quality Assurance program, initiated new electronic medical records program, managed the RNA program, infection control program, standards of care protocols, weight and skin committee, immunization program, Medicare and MDS guidelines, care-planning, chart review, care conferences, admission and discharge planning, improving reimbursement by monitoring charting and capturing nursing RUGS, improved facility quality indicators to assist in maintaining 5-star rating. Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Staff Development Vineyard Hills Health Center/Compass Health - Templeton, CA July 1999 to August 2010
Responsibilities
I held multiple roles while working here including nursing supervisor, staff developer, and assistant Director of Nursing. I was responsible for training staff, implementing new protocols and monitoring staff performance to maintain compliance. I also improved staff morale and reduced employee turnover by planning and promoting team building activities, parties, and recognition programs. I was responsible for wound care, infection surveillance, staffing and medication management. Participated in multiple quality improvement committees resulting in a zero deficiency state and federal survey. Accomplishments
Employee of the month twice
Clinical Excellence award 2009 and promoted to Nursing Director at sister facility Staff RN-Medical Surgical ward
General Hospital - San Luis Obispo, CA
June 2001 to July 2003
Provided nursing care in accordance to physician's treatment plan, assessed patient condition, planned patient care, administered prescribed medications and treatments, provided patient education, evaluated progress and advocated for patients in order to achieve the best possible outcome Certified Nursing Assistant
Alternative care - Bakersfield, CA
March 1997 to June 1999
I provided home care to multiple clients in the community and utilized staffing agency to fill-in at area hospitals
Education
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner (4.0 GPA)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
September 2016 to December 2017
Master's degree in Nursing-Clinical Systems Leadership (4.0 GPA) University of Arizona - Tuscon, AZ
2014 to 2016
Associates in Nursing-Registered Nursing
Cuesta College San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo, CA May 2001
Associates of Science in Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College - Visalia, CA
1997 to 1999
Associate in General Education
California State University-Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA 1995 to 1997
High school diploma
North High School - Bakersfield, CA
1990 to 1993
Skills
• Nurse Practitioner
• BLS
• EMR Systems
Certifications and Licenses
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Present
BLS for Healthcare Providers
IHI open school basic certification
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Present
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Board certification-Family Nurse Practitioner
March 2018 to March 2023
CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Assessments
Electronic Medical Records: Best Practices — Expert June 2020
Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use. Full results: Expert
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Groups
National Honor Society
Present
Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society
Present
Additional Information
Link to LinkedIn account
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenna-shatswell-6b238a75#
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