Shane Christian
Lynchburg
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience in HIV care coordination and emergency nursing, notably at Community Access Network. Excelled in implementing ART programs and enhancing patient engagement. Skilled in IV placement and crisis intervention, demonstrating a commitment to patient advocacy and outcome improvement. Proven leader in multidisciplinary team collaboration and patient education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing patient satisfaction, and morale.
- Streamlined the admissions process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients transferring between different levels of care within the hospital system.
Clinical Manager
Amedysis Home Health Care
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions, and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Actively managed a team of 7 staff, providing support and resources for effective leadership
Home Health Nurse
Amedysis Home Health Care
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
HIV Clinical Coordinator RN
Community Access Network
10.2022 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, as they pertain to HIV care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took the lead on the newly implemented injectable antiretroviral treatment (ART) program within the clinic.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications, as they pertain to HIV care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
HIV Medical Case Manager /Registered Nurse
Community Access Network
10.2020 - Current
- Distributed condoms to promote use for HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.
- Enhanced engagement in care by creating appointment charts and completing patient reminder calls.
- Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment and access to resources.
- Being the main non-provider staff involved in the new Rapid Start Program.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations, assessments, and individual service plans.
- Drew blood and other labs on some of the patients.
- Worked closely with CARES providers and Infectious Disease providers to enhance better care for new and established patients.
- Stayed up to date with the latest HIV/STI education and information through various seminars.
- Help in the training of new medical case managers.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Accordius Health
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Flexcare Medical Staffing
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Administered [Type] testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, and adjust treatment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Cared for patients in 100-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to 4-5 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Centra Health
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as appendectomies and cardiac catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2015
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2012
Skills
-Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
-Skills: IV placement, Ultrasound guided IV placement, blood draws using various methods, CPR, Triage, EKG, etc
- Long-term Care
- Immunizations
- Medication dispensing
- STI treatment
- Electronic Charting
- Home Health
- Wound Care
Timeline
Admissions Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Manager
Amedysis Home Health Care
04.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Amedysis Home Health Care
05.2023 - Current
HIV Clinical Coordinator RN
Community Access Network
10.2022 - Current
HIV Medical Case Manager /Registered Nurse
Community Access Network
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Accordius Health
11.2019 - 10.2020
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Flexcare Medical Staffing
02.2019 - 11.2019
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Centra Health
07.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
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