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
2021.10 - 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
2020.03 - 2021.10
- 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
2021.06 - 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
2019.09 - 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
2018.09 - 2019.06
- 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, ON08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04.2018
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
2021.10 - Current
Fire Line Nurse
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
2021.06 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
2020.03 - 2021.10
Community Health Nurse
Victorian Order of Nurses of Canada
2019.09 - Current
Registered Nurse, Nursing Resource Team
Humber River Hospital
2018.09 - 2019.06
Master of Nursing - Specialization in Nurse Practitioner
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
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