Shannon Smith
Wellington
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with expertise in non-acute care, delivering comprehensive patient care and efficiently delegating tasks. Skilled in conducting rapid assessments in high-pressure environments. Collaborative team member, enhancing healthcare practices through effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and physicians to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Milan Laser Hair Removal
04.2025 - Current
- Administered laser hair removal treatments, maintained accurate records, managed inventory, and ensured compliance with safety and hygiene protocols.
- Monitored patients during and after procedures for safety and comfort.
- Delivered pre- and post-treatment guidance, coordinated with medical professionals, and built strong client relationships to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Provided patient assessments and evaluations for laser hair removal treatments.
- Administered pre-treatment consultations to educate clients about procedures.
ADON Assistant Director of Nursing
Accell at Longmont
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed nursing operations during staffing shortages and leadership challenges, ensuring continuity of care and team support.
- Oversaw nursing policies, coordinated on-call duties, recruited and trained staff, enforced infection control measures, and collaborated with departments to uphold quality care standards.
Register Nurse
Puder Valley Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Medical Oncology Unit. General inpatient unit and oncology unit.
- Administered chemotherapy and delivered compassionate care to medical, hospice, and palliative patients, ensuring comfort and support during treatment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in various departments within the hospital.
Registered Nurse
BioLife Plasma Services
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Monitored donors for adverse reactions, identifying and addressing issues ranging from mild to life-threatening during plasmapheresis.
- Assessed donor eligibility through comprehensive health history review and head-to-toe physical assessment, ensuring compliance with FDA, CDC, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals standards.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and care plans.
- Administered laser treatments following safety protocols and client care standards.
- Educated clients on post-treatment care and expected outcomes for optimal results.
Registered Nurse
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Served as resource nurse in nursing float pool across all inpatient units, providing critical support in med/surg, telemetry, oncology, ICU, ER, acute psychiatric stabilization, inpatient psychiatric services, and hospice.
- Monitored patient reactions and provided immediate care.
- Upheld certifications for resource nursing, ensuring compliance with ENPC, TNCC, MANDT, BLS, and ACLS standards.
- Administered laser treatments to clients following safety protocols.
- Educated clients on post-treatment care and skin health maintenance.
Director of Nursing
Hospice of Laramie
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Facilitated weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance holistic patient care.
- Conducted quality assessments and monitored infection control practices to ensure safety in healthcare settings.
- Scheduling of all nurses and CNAs, nights, and weekend calls to cover patients in the community.
- Managed unscheduled nursing shifts, including day and night shifts, to maintain patient coverage during sick calls and vacation absences.
Registered Nurse
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Delivered patient care in med/surg unit, managing diverse medical needs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Assisted in emergency department operations, triaging patients and coordinating timely interventions.
- Provided inpatient psychiatric care in behavioral health services, supporting patient recovery and safety.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Online04.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05.2013
Associates - General Education
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05-2007
Skills
- Direct patient care services
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication distribution procedures
- Vaccine administration expertise
- IV setup and therapy
- Infection control protocols
- End-of-life care training (ELNEC)
- Seizure management protocols
- ADL assistance techniques
- Clinical judgment application
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient discharge planning
- Nursing plan development skills
- Record and chart management
- Time management skills
- Effective communication techniques
- Client relationship building
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking skills
- Staff training and development
- Nursing policy enforcement
- Adaptive leadership qualities
- Supply restocking strategies
- Diagnostic tools proficiency
- Patient reaction monitoring skills
- Employee evaluation methods
- Emotional intelligence application
Certification
Medical Surgical Board Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Milan Laser Hair Removal
04.2025 - Current
ADON Assistant Director of Nursing
Accell at Longmont
11.2024 - 02.2025
Register Nurse
Puder Valley Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
BioLife Plasma Services
01.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 11.2018
Director of Nursing
Hospice of Laramie
08.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Associates - General Education
Laramie County Community College