Shuntae Hooten

DNP-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with 15+ years of healthcare experience and expertise in medical record review, clinical documentation analysis, healthcare compliance, and care coordination. Experienced in evaluating complex patient cases, identifying healthcare risks, and interpreting clinical data across multiple care settings. Known for strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex medical information clearly and objectively.

Family Nurse Practitioner at Southern Wellness (2024-04 – Present)

• Provide primary care services with a focus on chronic disease management, preventive health, and patient education.
• Perform in-office procedures, including hormone pellet insertion, while ensuring patient safety and treatment adherence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care that enhances wellness and long-term health goals.
• Manage evidence-based medical weight loss programs, including pharmacological therapy, nutrition counseling, and behavioral modification strategies.
• Educate patients on healthy lifestyle practices and long-term wellness strategies.

Family Nurse Practitioner at Signify Health (2024-05 – Present)

• Perform in-home and telehealth Medicare assessments by obtaining comprehensive medical histories, conducting focused physical examinations, reviewing laboratory data, identifying gaps in care, and reconciling medications to identify potential interactions and adherence barriers.
• Analyze clinical, functional, and social determinants of health to support evidence-based healthcare recommendations and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare documentation requirements and organizational quality standards while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of clinical reporting.
• Develop detailed clinical summaries and assessment reports that synthesize patient findings, healthcare utilization patterns, and recommendations for ongoing care management.
• Identify healthcare risks, barriers to treatment, and opportunities for intervention through comprehensive review of assessment findings and clinical documentation.
• Educate patients on preventive health measures, chronic disease self-management, and lifestyle modifications to support long-term health outcomes.

Registered Nurse – Flexi Highlands- Ortho/ Medical Surgical at University of Birmingham, Alabama Hospital (2022-09 – Present)

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurse managers, dietitians, social workers, case managers, and physical therapists to support interdisciplinary care.
• Provides comprehensive discharge instructions to support continuity of care and recovery goals.
• Provides direct inpatient nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, specimen collection, catheterization, and intravenous therapy.
• Accurately documents nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2019-04 – Present)

Per diem position

• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care for the patient in the Primary Care Department and assists with the coordination of care with specialty services, surgical services, other ancillary services, and VA Care in the Community as needed.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific and military population-specific components.
• Reviews and interprets complex medical records to coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and across multiple specialties and healthcare settings.
• Performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to: Vital signs, EKGs, immunizations, injections, blood cultures, setting up and assisting with procedures, wound care and other tasks as required.
• Assesses and triages unscheduled patients as walk-ins, over the phone or via secure messaging.

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse at Jackson Nursing Professionals (2020-04 – 2022-09)

Temporary position at Medical West Hospital

Correctional Nurse at Wexford Health Care- Donaldson Correctional (2019-04 – 2022-01)

• Implemented individualized treatment programs as directed by the healthcare providers.
• Responded to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.
• Prepared and administered medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Conducted health screenings during routine sick call and treated patients according to standing orders.
• Provided inmate patient education and/or discharge planning.
• Acted as a team leader and appropriately delegated tasks to other team members such as infirmary aides and licensed practical nurses.

Staff Nurse- Medical/Surgical at Health Trust Workforce Solutions Agency (2018-10 – 2019-01)

Temporary position

Hospice Nurse at Hospice of East Bay (2018-06 – 2018-12)

Temporary travel assignment

• Monitored physical changes in patients and reported abnormal deviations to appropriate staff members.
• Prepared and administered medications, injections and enemas accurately.
• Applied dressings and bandages as ordered.
• Monitored catheters and assessed patency.
• Treated pressure injuries and monitored high-risk patients for skin breakdown and complications.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families in addition to honoring individualized cultural beliefs.
• Supervised nursing assistants and provided clinical guidance as needed.
• Recognized individual patient needs and served as a patient advocate for obtaining needed services.

Registered Nurse: Patient Care Services Medical/Surgical/Neurological at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2015-12 – Present)

Per diem position

LPN: Primary Care Red Clinic / Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2010-07 – 2015-12)

Registered Nurse from July 2015-December 2015

• Prepared and administered medications and performed treatments according to established policies and procedures.
• Provided individualized teaching on preventive healthcare and health maintenance.
• Performed initial assessment prior to doctor's examination and effectively recognized urgent/emergent patient care situations and initiated appropriate emergency interventions as needed.
• Precepted and provided ongoing support to new employees in the clinical area.
• Actively participated in quality improvement activities and performance measures.

Doctor of Nursing Practice in DNP – Jacksonville State University (2022-08)

Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner – Jacksonville State University (2021-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in BSN – Jacksonville State University (2016-12)

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing in ASN – Lawson State Community College (2015-05)

Certificate of Licensed Practical Nursing in LPN – Lawson State Community College (2009-12)