Shannon Ahlmark
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Willow Spring
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Dynamic healthcare professional with a proven track record in managing nursing operations and enhancing patient care quality. Expertise in nursing education emphasizes the development of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge, ensuring a well-rounded approach to training. Strong ability to implement healthcare protocols effectively, resulting in improved patient outcomes through strategic leadership. Committed to fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results, recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Work History
Clinical Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care standards.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and health maintenance strategies.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and optimize patient outcomes.
Clinical Nurse, Team Lead
3 Years 6 Months- Direct patient care in home health setting in form of routine or admission visits
- Served as charge nurse, collaborating with interdisciplinary team for patient care, maintained staffing levels
- Provide orientation and training to new staff members
Clinical Prevention Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Provided initial phone outreach and follow up calls for members
- Obtained assessments, provided education, information and resources per member needs
- Managed caseload of up to 300 members with monthly outreach
- Documented all service time and information in SMA system
Advanced Clinical Education Specialist
7 Months- Development and implementation of education fitting the needs of the nursing staff
- Mentoring and supporting new hires during and after their orientation period
- Attendance of meetings and conferences to bring new/pertinent information to unit staff
- Completed onboarding requirements with all nursing assistants, including education and competency
Unit Director
1 Year 4 Months- Direct supervision and management of approximately 20-30 staff members and responsibility for up to 34 patients on the unit
- Analyzed departmental performance data to identify trends and drive evidence-based decision-making.
- Implemented process improvements that increased departmental efficiency and reduced waste.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team collaboration.
- Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring resource optimization across multiple units.
Clinician
1 Year 7 Months- Assistant supervisor of approximately 45 staff members and responsibility for up to 34 patients on the unit
- Acted as charge nurse for 5-6 staff nurses and 2-3 nursing assistants
- Completion of performance evaluations, presenting to staff and helping to professionally develop staff
Adjunct clinical faculty
4 Months- Oversaw 6-9 nursing students on a medical surgical unit
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
4 Months- Oversaw 6-9 nursing students on a medical surgical unit ensuring patient safety in medication administration, dressing changes and ADL’s
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Served as staff nursing providing total care for 6-7 MedSurg patients, including medications(IV, oral and injectables), dressing changes, bathing, mobility
- Acted as charge nurse for staff of 2-3 other nurses and 1-2 nursing assistants
- Completed chart audits per direction of Unit Director
- Oriented new staff members
- Implemented bedside reporting sheets
Staff Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Managed up to 8 patients including administering medications, admissions and discharges on an observation unit
- Communicated with physicians regarding patient care, taking verbal orders when necessary.
- Tracked observation times to ensure prompt care and discharge of patients
Education
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associates of Science - Nursing
Skills
Quality improvement
Staff supervision
Department management
Clinical instruction
Direct patient care
Clinical education
Professional development
Patient education
Patient safety
Medication and IV administration
Certification
- CMSRN (Medical Surgical Nurse Certification) - Obtained August 2014
- Registered Nurse License - Active and unencumbered multi-state NC license
- BLS/ACLS Certification- Renewed/Obtained August 2025
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Nurse, Team Lead
WakeMed Home Health/Hospital at Your Home
03.2021 - 09.2024Read More
Clinical Prevention Specialist
UPMC WorkPartners/HCMS KnovaSolutions
09.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Advanced Clinical Education Specialist
UPMC St. Margaret
02.2019 - 09.2019Read More
Unit Director
UPMC St. Margaret
10.2017 - 02.2019Read More
Clinician
UPMC St. Margaret
03.2016 - 10.2017Read More
Adjunct clinical faculty
Community College of Allegheny County
01.2016 - 05.2016Read More
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Westmoreland County Community College
01.2015 - 05.2015Read More
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East
01.2013 - 03.2016Read More
Staff Nurse
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
11.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Westmoreland County Community College
Associates of Science from Nursing
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Ohio University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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California University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science from Nursing
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California University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration
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