Shawnna Leigh Antico
Fort Collins
Summary
Dynamic RN, BSN with 13 years of unique oncology and nursing experience across inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and case management settings. Dedicated to promoting health, longevity, and the principles of medicine 3.0. Utilizing extensive background in nursing, case management, and telephonic coaching, seeking to enhance and promote individuals' pursuit of proactively improve their healthspan.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Nurse Advocate, Oncology
Cigna Healthcare
06.2017 - Current
- Effectively managed a caseload of 70-90 patients, achieving a telephonic engagement rate of 89% and a retention rate of 83%, while consistently exceeding all key performance indicators
- Conducted thorough health assessments for patients across all stages of cancer, utilizing motivational interviewing, behavior change strategies, and shared decision-making, to identify needs and guide future interactions
- Collaborated with patients to establish and update personalized care plans, fostering a supportive and motivating environment for health improvement
- Delivered extensive education on a wide range of healthcare topics, empowering patients with the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance their healthcare journey
- Advocated consistently for patients to ensure they received essential medical interventions and supportive care services, overcoming barriers to care and optimizing patient outcomes
- Collaborated with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, community resources, nutritionists, pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, and medical directors to deliver whole-person health support
Professional Staff Nurse, Surgical Oncology Unit
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Meticulously provided post-op care for critically ill patients following extensive surgeries such as bowel resection, tumor debulking, HIPEC, liver resection, splenectomy, gastrectomy, among others, while further progressing nursing skills
- Empathetically supported and educated patients and families throughout the extensive recovery process including life-threatening complications; sepsis, PE, hemorrhage, respiratory compromise, cardiac arrhythmias, and neurological decline
- Exhibited exceptional leadership qualities and organizational skills in performing the charge nurse role 50% of shifts, which included coordinating staffing, prioritizing patient assignments, advocating for patients and staff, resolving patient and family conflicts or complaints, and escalating care of patients
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Oncology Unit
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Compassionately delivered, skilled, punctual nursing care for high acuity patients with multiple co-morbidities consisting of metastatic cancers, cardiac arrhythmias, sepsis, respiratory compromise, hemodynamic instability, oncologic emergencies, among others, while refining and broadening previously held nursing skills
- Empathetically provided extensive emotional support and education to patients and families to broaden patients' understanding and ensure patient advocacy, safety and healthcare compliance by discharge
- Consistently collaborated with nurses, interns, residents, fellows, attending physicians and specialists at a large academic medical institution to efficiently achieve ideal patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, Cancer Center
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Exhibited proficiency in IV insertion, chemotherapy administration technique, pre and post chemotherapy assessments, interventions, and patient advocacy
- Developed more comprehensive patient assessment skills via patient/family interviews and engaging in in-depth, individualized conversations
- Broadened knowledge base of various outpatient chemotherapy regimens and clinical trials
- Assertively educated and counseled patients and families about living with cancer, cancer treatment, side effects, emergencies, and reportable symptoms
- Provided heartfelt emotional support and empathy to patients at various stages of illness; aided in transitioning from active treatment to palliative care
Registered Nurse, Hematology Oncology Unit
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Compassionately provided competent, evidence-based nursing care in a timely and meticulous manner; charge nurse > 50% of all shifts; preceptor for senior year nursing students and new graduate nurses
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and judgment, critical thinking skills, teaching capabilities and emotional stability in caring for patients in various diagnoses and stages of diseases, from initial diagnosis to end of life care
- Ascertained clinical expertise in specialized nursing skills: chemotherapy administration and monitoring, central line dressing changes, pleurix catheter drainage, blood transfusions, palliative/hospice care, and pain management, among others
- Reacted proficiently in hematologic/oncologic emergencies such as SIADH, TLS, febrile neutropenia, sepsis, cardiac dysrhythmias, and carcinomatosis meningitis
- Fostered interpersonal communication skills to genuinely establish rapport, credibility and trust with patients, families, and medical personnel in order to ensure the most cohesive patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2011
Skills
Extensive oncology experience with a strong adaptability to new environments and cultures
Excellent communication skills, fostering effective relationships with patients, families, and medical teams
Strong assessment and critical thinking abilities, ensuring prompt intervention and reassessment
Exceptional leadership qualities with a focus on accountability, decisiveness, and professional development
Proven ability to thrive in self-disciplined environments with excellent time management
Certification
State of PA RN License
Timeline
Personal Nurse Advocate, Oncology
Cigna Healthcare
06.2017 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse, Surgical Oncology Unit
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Oncology Unit
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Cancer Center
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse, Hematology Oncology Unit
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
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