Shannon Gumlaw
Marion
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 28 years of nursing experience. Experienced in pediatric, neonatal intensive care, women’s services, medical-surgical, case management and emergency service nursing populations. Detail-oriented with great communication skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on refining case management skills in alignment with industry bestpractices.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Developed professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Emergency Services | Florence, SC
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
- Applied clinical expertise in intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level
- Emergency Services | Florence, SC
Registered Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | Florence, SC
- Applied clinical expertise in intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | Florence, SC
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2007
- Adjusted effectively to alterations in circumstances and priorities, recommended solutions for improvement
- Analyzed records data and reports in order to identify health care needs and deliver optimum patient care
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Home Health
07.1996 - 05.2000
- Assembled, operated, cleaned and properly stored medical equipment and accessories
- Administered basic medical necessities and treatments
- Kept in strict compliance with HIPAA standards and all patient confidentiality regulations
- Maintained and performed tracheostomy, ventilator, and gastrostomy tube care for the medically complex child
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Education (BSN to MSN)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC08.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Marion County School of Practical Nursing
Mullins, SC05.1996
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Empathy
- Multi-tasking
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Judgment
- Decision-making
- Leadership
- Organization
- Time management
- Emotional management
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Goal setting
- Compassionate care
- Emotional intelligence
- Documentation and charting
- Physical assessment
- EMR / EHR
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Case evaluation
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Case management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/31/23
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 06/30/23
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 07/31/23
License and Certifications
RN, 104780, 04/30/26
BLS, 01/2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Home Health
07.1996 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Associate Degree - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Marion County School of Practical Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/31/23
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 06/30/23
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 07/31/23
Master of Science - Nursing-Education (BSN to MSN)
Western Governors University
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