CURRICULUM VITAE

Shannon Graves
2293 N Poplar Ave.
White Cloud, MI 49349
Home (231) 689-5882; Work (231) 924-8841

Educational Background
Institution Degree Date

Ferris State Masters of Science in Nursing May 2011

University Summa Cum Laude honors
Bachelors of Science in Nursing August 1998
Associate Degree in Nursing May 1996

Professional Certifications

Interim Occupational Certificate 2011

American Heart Association: PALS provider 2009 - Present
American Heart Association: ACLS provider 2005-Present
American Heart Association: BLS Provider & Instructor 2002-Present
Centering Pregnancy Facilitator 2003-2005
Parents As Teachers Educator 2003-2005

Professional Memberships

Sigma Theta Tau 2009-Present

Michigan Educators Association 2009-Present
National Educators Association 2009-Present
National Association of School Nurses 2007-2009
Michigan Association of School Nurses 2007-2009

Professional Licensure

Michigan State Board of Nursing, License number upon request

Professional Publications & Presentations

March 29, 2011
“Untapped Treasures” poster presentation at Spring Nursing Gala - Sigma Theta Tau’s
Kappa Epsilon Chapter and Michigan
 Areas of Interest

Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation

Caregiver Stress and Trauma Survival in the Family Unit
Political Promotion of School Nurse Use in Michigan
Creating Positive Experiences for Nursing Students at Clinical Sites
Adolescent Health & Healthy Relationship Promotion, STD prevention
Outcomes in Pregnancy Related to Group Prenatal Care

Employment

Newaygo County Career and Technical Center – Fremont, MI

October 2009 - Present
Health Occupations/Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor
 Review and revise career and technical curriculum for health related occupations
(including Certified Nurse Assistant and Medical Terminology)
 Prepare material and develop lesson plans for classroom and clinical setting
 Determine student needs and interests; develop accommodations for special
needs students
 Develop a system to evaluate student performance in classroom, laboratory, and
clinical settings
 Implement and carry out classroom management, including discipline measures
 Evaluate and continue development of health occupations program

Gerber Memorial Health Services – Fremont, MI

August 2008 - Present

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

 Triage patients utilizing strong assessment skills, prioritizing care based on
presentation
 Perform physical patient assessment, develop nursing plan of care in
coordination with ER physician, and administer treatments/medications using
independent nursing judgment, physician order and ER protocol
 Educate patients and families regarding prevention and illness, home plan of care
and medication use
 Communicate effectively with peers and interdisciplinary departments to assure
efficient, comprehensive care for patients of every age
Ferris State University – Big Rapids, MI
August 2007 - August 2008

Adjunct Faculty
 Developed clinical education plans including patient assignments, competency
assessment tools, and group discussion activities
 Facilitated coordination between university and clinical sites (Spectrum Health
Reed City and Gerber Memorial Hospital) to create a mutually beneficial and
optimal educational experience for students and facilities
 Provided oversight of nursing students within the acute care setting, skilled
nursing facility, and ancillary units; direct supervision of student assessment,
planning , implementation (including treatments, medication & education) per
university and facility standards
 Assessed and documented nursing student skills and knowledge; provided
constructive feedback and encouraged open, consistent communication with
students to enhance the learning environment

Spectrum Health - Reed City, MI

April 2005-July 2008

School Nurse–Health Advocacy Program 10/06-7/08 (program end)

 Created a complete school health program for Reed City Area Public Schools and
Trinity Lutheran School under Spectrum Health’s Health Advocacy Guidelines.
Examples of successful projects: Initiated first aid and safety program, advocated
for and provided staff education needs regarding CPR/AED/Epi pen use,
developed and implemented policies documentation system for health visits and
medication administration, increased diabetic awareness through education and
tracking protocol creation
 Provided daily nursing care, diabetes coordination, case management and health
education for over 700 students and all district staff. Supervised and trained
support staff in health aide roles
 Educated staff, students, parents and public about prevention and disease (i.e.
MRSA, Pandemic Flu, Lice) through seminars, board meetings, parent meetings
and district newsletters
 Collected and summarized data to write reports consistent with Institutional
Board of Review guidelines and grant application requirements
 Obtained knowledge of FERPA and Michigan Curriculum; developed IEPs in
coordination with education and administrative staff
Registered Nurse-Emergency Room 4/05-
06/08
 Triage patients utilizing strong assessment skills prioritizing care based on
presentation
 Perform physical patient assessment, develop nursing plan of care in
coordination with ER physician, and administer treatments/medications using
independent nursing judgment, physician order and ER protocol
  Educate patients and families regarding prevention and illness, home plan of care
and medication use
 Communicate effectively with peers and interdisciplinary departments to assure
efficient, comprehensive care for patients of every age

Family Health Care – White Cloud, MI

March 1997 - September 2006
Staff Educator 8/01-9/06
 Instructed CPR sessions organization wide and
 Educated staff for initial hire, annual training and any new equipment use,
clinical job skills, policies and procedures (i.e. blood borne pathogens and hand
washing sessions at orientation)
 Tracked staff compliance with QA measures, OSHA, JCAHO, Infection Control
standards; provided reports for administration
Healthy Beginnings Case Manager 5/02-4/05
 Assessed medical, psychosocial and financial needs of the obstetric patient and
family, provided case management throughout pregnancy and post partum
periods
 Organized and facilitated group prenatal care sessions with CNM using Centering
Pregnancy Care Curriculum
 Provided phone triage for all aspects of women’s health, pregnancy and disease
 Collected data for breastfeeding, smoking cessation, pregnancy outcomes, and
financial assistance grant compliance ; compiled reports to assist in grant
writing for funding each year
Nursing Supervisor 3/97-8/01
 Assessed primary care and internal medicine practice and created supervisory
position based on needs
 Supervised daily clinical and clerical tasks of over 20 nursing/medical assisting
staff; provided daily coordination for efficient patient flow for up to 10 providers
 Managed scheduling, payroll, supplies, equipment and budget compliance
 Acted as a change catalyst during planning and successful merging of two
primary care clinics
 Engaged in all aspects of clinical care (triage, patient assessment, and
treatments), physician referrals and insurance authorization as required

Mercy Hospital – Cadillac, MI

June 1996-March 1997

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic Units

 Assessed patients, coordinated and delegated patient care under Team
Nursing concept
 Administered medications, treatments and skilled nursing care within scope
of practice
 Community Involvement
Community Fundraising:
Founded with my husband, in memory of his father, the John Graves Community
Memorial Fund to benefit many community causes in Newaygo County and surrounding
counties. From 1999 to 2009, we organized and held the John Graves Community
Memorial Labor Day Softball Tournament that has raised over $50,000 to support
causes such as Little League, Rocket Football, White Cloud Softball Complex, Newaygo
County Historical Society, White Cloud Library, area families in need and many other
worthwhile efforts.

Involvement for Cancer causes:

Participate in, raise money for, and promote awareness for various organizations –

Relay for Life in Newaygo and Mecosta Counties

Renucci Hospitality House, Spectrum Health
Racing Awareness for Childhood Cancer
St. Baldrick’s Foundation (childhood cancer)