Shannon Riley Herrod has over 18 years of experience as a nurse, surgical technician, and nurse practitioner in Mississippi. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Maryville University in 2016 and is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her experience includes working as a registered nurse in surgery recovery rooms, intensive care units, and infusion centers. She is skilled in post-operative care, pain management, and monitoring critically ill patients.

1. Shannon Riley Herrod, NP-C
1064 Frances Street
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39402
Cellular: (601) 408-2231 E-Mail: shannonherrod@bellsouth.net
EDUCATION
Maryville University of St. Louis St. Louis, MO
Master of Science in Nursing August 2016
William Carey College Hattiesburg, MS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing August 2002
Pearl River Community College Hattiesburg, MS
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology August 1998
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Family Nurse Practitioner November 2016
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse September 2002
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse December 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Forrest General Hospital, Surgery & Recovery Room Hattiesburg, MS
Registered Nurse Feb 2009- present
• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring patients’ post-surgical vital signs to ensure
their stability and wellbeing
• Deep insight into operating equipment such as cardiac monitors and pulse oxime-
ters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly
• Proficient in handling pain management by ensuring a thorough comprehension of
pain medications and safe ways of administering them
• Adept at handling patient-controlled analgesia pumps and IVs and epidural anes-
thesia to ensure patient comfort
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2. Shannon Riley Herrod, NP-C
• Qualified to monitor patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia and pain man-
agement medications by employing deep insight into anesthesia and how it affects
the human body
• Hands-on experience in handling critical care procedures post-surgery to ensure
increased patient safety and comfort
• Proven ability to manage post-operative pain by administering pain medication
and assisting patients recover from the effects of anesthesia
• Competent at handling patients with post-operative nausea and vomiting by ensur-
ing that steps are taken to ward off respiratory pneumonia and other life threaten-
ing conditions
• Unmatched ability to assess patients’ conditions in post-surgical environments and
implement post-surgical treatment plans to ensure increased chances of patient re-
covery and comfort
Hattiesburg Clinic Arthritis Infusion Center Hattiesburg, MS
Registered Nurse Nov. 2005- Feb 2009
• Critical-Thinking Skills: Infusion nurses will need to assess a patient’s
health, as well as detect changes in symptoms, health or pain, and
will need to know when action is necessary.
• Compassion: Nurses help people. You will need to be sympathetic to a pa-
tient's needs, and be able to deal with people in various states of pain,
trauma and tragedy.
• Attention to Detail: Infusion nurses administer medicines and work with
specific treatments that, if wrong could prove fatal. Attention to de-
tail is crucial.
• Organizational Skills: Infusion nurses will face multiple patients, with dif-
fering needs, stages of health and risks. Being organized and know-
ing how to prioritize will be helpful.
• Calm Under Pressure: Infusion nurses might face emergency, life-or-death
situations. Being able to function in the heat of emergency will be
necessary.
• Patience: Giving care under stressful circumstances requires patience.
• Communication Skills: You will be communicating directly with patients
who are scared, in pain or in shock. Families will have questions and
want answers. You will need to be a patient listener and good com-
municator to help keep everyone calm and help them understand the
situation
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3. Shannon Riley Herrod, NP-C
Wesley Medical Center Hattiesburg, MS
Registered Nurse Recovery Room, Endoscopy Feb 2004 – Nov 2005
• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring patients’ post-surgical vital signs to ensure
their stability and wellbeing
• Deep insight into operating equipment such as cardiac monitors and pulse oxime-
ters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly
• Proficient in handling pain management by ensuring a thorough comprehension of
pain medications and safe ways of administering them
• Adept at handling patient-controlled analgesia pumps and IVs and epidural anes-
thesia to ensure patient comfort
• Qualified to monitor patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia and pain man-
agement medications by employing deep insight into anesthesia and how it affects
the human body
• Hands-on experience in handling critical care procedures post-surgery to ensure
increased patient safety and comfort
• Proven ability to manage post-operative pain by administering pain medication
and assisting patients recover from the effects of anesthesia
• Competent at handling patients with post-operative nausea and vomiting by ensur-
ing that steps are taken to ward off respiratory pneumonia and other life threaten-
ing conditions
• Unmatched ability to assess patients’ conditions in post-surgical environments and
implement post-surgical treatment plans to ensure increased chances of patient re-
covery and comfort
Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg, MS
Intensive Care Unit Sept 2002-Feb2004
▪ Cared for the critically ill patient and family
▪ End of life care, physical, spiritual, and emotional
▪ Provided pain and symptom management
▪ Prepared patients for surgical procedures
▪ Assisted physicians with procedures
▪ Provided patient and family education
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4. Shannon Riley Herrod, NP-C
Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg, Ms
Surgical Tech August 1998- Sept 2002
• Secure and prepare all supplies required for surgical intervention
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR
• Perform instrument counts prior to each procedure
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment
• Position and re-position patient during surgery
• Help monitor patients during surgery
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase
• Perform scrub functions
• Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure
• Follow all federal, state and departmental safety procedures
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Lisa Gatwood, CNP- preceptor
Oak Grove Family Clinic
5192 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
601-268-0929
Kelly Day, AGNP-C
9 Country Park Circle
Petal, Mississippi 39465
601- 549-2890
Sandy Jones- Current Manger
Forrest General Hospital Recovery Room
6051 Hwy 49
Hattiesburg, Ms 39401
601-288-1471
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