Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications
Clinical History
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Shannon Prevost

Thunder Bay,ON

Summary

Dedicated and passionate Nurse Practitioner student committed to delivering exceptional care to patients across the lifespan. A poised professional with over five years of experience in diverse healthcare environments, bringing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every patient interaction.


CNO# 18065521

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed patient pain with effective pain management
  • Created personalized recovery care plans
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for post-surgical care
  • Educated patients and families about post-operative care, answering questions, addressing concerns, and promoting adherence to discharge instructions
  • Mentored new nursing staff members
  • Ensured detailed handoff reports for shift transitions
  • Responded rapidly to changes in patient condition

Emergency Room Nurse

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions
  • Responded to safety and security situations, employing crisis prevention interventions and de-escalation techniques
  • Utilized non-invasive airway management techniques
  • Interpreted cardiac arrhythmias, performed 12 and 15 lead ECGs, and identified life-threatening conditions
  • Coordinated patient referrals, developed discharge plans, and ensured continuity of care
  • Demonstrated resilience and stress-management techniques to sustain performance during prolonged high-stress periods

Fire Line Nurse

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
06.2021 - Current
  • Maintained efficiency and high-quality care in high-pressure environments
  • Provided assessment and treatment of minor wounds, injuries and illness on twenty-four hour on-call basis.
  • Demonstrated strong-decision making and prioritization during emergencies
  • Prepared and provided leadership in crisis management for fire line disasters

Community Health Nurse

Victorian Order of Nurses of Canada
09.2019 - Current


  • Collaborated with health-focused organizations to promote community health.
  • Developed and evaluated collaborative patient care plans
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
  • Ensured accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of agency records
  • Advocated for patients and enacted prescribed treatments

Registered Nurse, Nursing Resource Team

Humber River Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Reported to oncology, cardiology, respiratory, surgical and renal units
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Operated digital equipment including medication scanners and integrated bedside terminals
  • Medication administration (PO, IV, IM, SC)
  • Responsible for administrating blood products (packed RBC's, albumin, platelet's, IVIG)
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Managed care from admission to discharge

Education

Master of Nursing - Specialization in Nurse Practitioner

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
04.2018

Skills

  • Immunizations and vaccinations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diabetes education and prevention
  • Women's health exams (including PAP smears and IUD removals)
  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Chronic disease management
  • Infant and pediatric care
  • Emergency care
  • Post-operative care
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Psychiatric care
  • Medication prescribing
  • Therapeutic intervention planning
  • Telehealth proficiency
  • Family planning

Certifications

  • First Aid and CPR level (HCP)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Lead II Arrythmia Interpretation
  • Cardiac Arrest Response (CAR)
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
  • Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
  • LGBT2SQ foundations course (Sherboune Health)
  • Human Trafficking for Health Care Professionals

Clinical History

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Congestive Heart Failure (COPD/CHF) Navigation Clinic (NP student)

Thunder Bay, ON ~ May 01/2024 - current 

  • Educated patients and families on COPD/CHF management, including medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and symptom recognition
  • Monitored patients' health status through regular check-ins via phone, home visits, and telehealth services; adjusted care plans based on patient progress
  • Coordinated and facilitated access to resources such as pulmonary rehabilitation, telehomecare monitoring, outpatient programs and smoking cessation support
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function tests/spirometry, chest x-rays, CT, echocardiograms and ECGs, to tailor treatment plans based on current clinical date


Anishnawbe Mushkiki Community Health and Wellness Centre (NP student)

Thunder Bay, ON ~ January 07/2024 - April 09/2024; June 14/2024 - July 30/2024 

  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans, integrating evidence-based practices and addressing acute, chronic, and preventative health needs
  • Engaged in health education and promotion activities, focusing on preventive care strategies and disease management
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring that care plans were tailored to meet their specific conditions, resources, and goals
  • Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity, respecting and integrating traditional practices and values of the Anishnawbe community into care delivery


Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (NPLC) - NP student 

Thunder Bay, ON ~ September 06/2023 - November 09/2023 

  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical exams, and diagnostic testing
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary teams
  • Managed chronic disease conditions, provided preventative care, and promoted health education tailored to the community
  • Performed and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results, and adjusted treatment plans based on findings
  • Engaged in community outreach and health promotion initiatives to address specific health needs of the Thunder Bay population

 

References

Evie Pietila 

(807) 708-3909

Thunder Bay, ON 

epietila@mushkiki.com


Leslie Lamers 

(807) 630-4719

Thunder Bay, ON


Rajesh Talpade

Thunder Bay, ON

Rajesh.Talpade@tbh.net


Timeline

Recovery Room Registered Nurse

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
10.2021 - Current

Fire Line Nurse

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
06.2021 - Current

Emergency Room Nurse

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
03.2020 - 10.2021

Community Health Nurse

Victorian Order of Nurses of Canada
09.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Nursing Resource Team

Humber River Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Nursing - Specialization in Nurse Practitioner

Lakehead University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Shannon Prevost