Description
Shannon started her registered nursing career on a telemetry unit in New York, but eventually went on to work as a registry nurse, floating to all heart, lung, and vascular units at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
With over 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry and 10 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Shannon provides psychiatric care and consultation services in various settings including acute care, intensive care, emergency department, and the collaborative care model (CoCM) within patient homes and virtually.
Shannon’s experience also includes close to a decade of precepting psychiatric nurse practitioner students from the University of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University, as well as mentoring novice psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
Experience
- 17+ years experience
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee, Maryland, Utah, and Virginia
- Board Certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Holistic and Evidence-Based Care: Committed to delivering high-quality, individualized care that maximizes health outcomes and supports patients on their journey to mental wellness and recovery.
- Empowerment and Advocacy: Passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their physical and mental health goals through empathetic support and a collaborative approach to treatment.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Dedicated to enhancing access to behavioral healthcare by working closely with primary care providers, medical specialty groups, and interdisciplinary teams to integrate comprehensive mental health services.
- Diverse Patient Experience: Devoted to advancing health care equity by providing accessible, high-quality care to all populations, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Value-Based Care: Focused on reducing health care costs through value-based care initiatives that prioritize effective treatments and improved patient outcomes while promoting sustainable healthcare practices.
