Shannon Anderson
Registered Nurse
Blairmore,AB
Summary
Registered nurse with 25 years experience. Practice focus has been providing health education in a variety of settings to clients, their families and professionals. Fifteen years working casually within Continuing Care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Aakom Kiyii Health Services
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Assessed, planned, developed, implemented and evaluated education to junior high and high school students on topics such as healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, stress-management, peer pressure, birth control and STIs , addressing pre-conception health and high rates of teen pregnancy on the Piikani Nation.
Covid Case Investigator
Alberta Health Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Employed casually as a contact tracer and case investigator for Covid 19
- Worked remotely from home in a highly autonomous environment
- Utilized digital charting and data sharing to assist in creation of ongoing Covid Public Health Policies.
Charge Nurse Long Term Care
Alberta Health Services
12.2006 - 03.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response and care conferences with family and staff.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, managing medication passes and treatment schedules and communicating with ancillary departments.
Community Health Harm Reduction
Alberta Health Services
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Created and delivered educational sessions to high risk and diverse groups such as those incarcerated, living on the streets, involved in the sex trade, living in alcohol/drug treatment and detox facilities.
- Supported high risk individuals in accessing health care services and provided education, testing and treatment for various STBBIs.
Sexual Health Clinic Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.2002 - 06.2005
- Worked with youth living on the street. Created a pilot program combining nutrition, health education and peer educator training. Goal was to assess the effect of health education and access to care on the rates of youth testing positive for STBBIs. Collected and evaluated results over a 12 month period. Flew to Ontario and presented findings to other health professionals.
Travel Clinic Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.1999 - 01.2002
- Provided education, resources and immunizations relating to international travel
Community Health Nurse
Society for International Missions
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Provided health education and care to rural communities in Northern India.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - With Distinction -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB 09.1994 - 04.1998
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Highly motivated, self-directed learner
Ability to critically think and effectively problem solve in high paced, autonomous environments
Experienced educator
Experience managing staff
Experience with Continuing Care Health
Certification
Current CRNA registration
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Aakom Kiyii Health Services
07.2023 - 11.2023
Covid Case Investigator
Alberta Health Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
Charge Nurse Long Term Care
Alberta Health Services
12.2006 - 03.2020
Community Health Harm Reduction
Alberta Health Services
07.2005 - 12.2006
Sexual Health Clinic Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.2002 - 06.2005
Travel Clinic Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.1999 - 01.2002
Community Health Nurse
Society for International Missions
09.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Nursing - With Distinction -
University of Calgary
09.1994 - 04.1998