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Shannon T.

Shannon T.

$15.00 / hr

Pittsburgh, PA

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About Shannon

I am passionate and skilled nurse with over 15 years of experience in the nursing field. I have most of my experience with the geriatric population, whom I absolutely adore and have come to understand extremely well which allows me to provide excellent care. I am a sensitive and loving soul and I treat all of my patients as if they are my own family. My list of nursing skills is long and constantly growing. I am also a quick and eager learner who aims to always be the best nurse that I can be. I am trustworthy, empathetic, very nurturing, proficient, and honest.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • Holiday Shifts

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

LPN Charge Nurse

Mar 2012 - Mar 2017
Charles Morris Nursing and Rehab Center
Charge nurse on 32 bed skilled nursing unit under supervision of RN nurse manager. Responsible for leadership of 3-5 CNAs during the shift. Primary responsibilities include accurately dispensing medication. Also competent in providing wound care on various wounds, including but not limited, to pressure ulcers, surgical incisions, venous stasis ulcers, skin tears, and wound vac dressings. Detailed and accurate documentation of care provided and patient condition and responses to treatment is another primary responsibility. Extensive experience communicating with doctors, obtaining orders, taking them off, and following through on all physician's orders in a timely manner. Miscellaneous skills include working with G-tubes, catheters, ostomys, IVs, amongst others. Majority of experience is with geriatric population which I am enthusiastic and passionate about.
Mar 2012 - Mar 2017

LPN

Sep 2004 - Jul 2011
Woodhaven Care Center
Worked a staff nurse on the floor with an average of 30 patients. Gave medication and provided same care as described in current position. Also spent a year working as Restorative Nurse Manager overseeing the entire restorative program for a 120 bed facility.
Sep 2004 - Jul 2011

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
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