Nursing at Shannon
Welcome to Shannon Medical Center (SMC). My name is Becky Fuentes, DNP, RN, NE-BC, and I am privileged to be the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for SMC I have a long nursing career in direct patient care, and healthcare leadership and have served in the CNO role since January 2022, prior to that I served many years as the Associate CNO. I started my career as a graduated nurse here at Shannon in 1992.
My deep respect for nurses and my commitment to excellence in nursing practice fuels me every single day. I work to understand the challenges of the internal and external healthcare environment and the impact on nursing practice as well as the experiences and capacity of nurses and nursing teams. My goal is to create the best place for exemplary nursing practice, to optimize the contribution of nurses in the delivery of care, and to create the best places for nurses to work. It is quite a joy to be here. Shannon Medical Center is a place where our nurses and staff call home; we are family.
As the CNO, I believe in Servant Leadership. The Nurse Directors and I support our nursing staff in a way that allows them to take excellent care of our patients. We support Shared Governance and believe all nurses should have a voice in their clinical practice. Our nurses take pride in the care they deliver and it shows by having excellent quality and service outcomes. Our nurses are highly skilled in their specialties with many who have received additional degrees and certifications. As your leader, I have a passion for nursing and love working with nurses who have the same passion. We welcome nurses who love their profession and want to make a difference.
Becky Fuentes, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNO
Congratulations on beginning your exciting new career as a Registered Nurse! You have been selected to attend Shannon’s Nurse Residency Program, a program which effectively supports new nurse graduates as they transition into their first professional roles. We are SO glad that you are here!
The one (1) year program is built upon an evidence based practice (EBP) curriculum which focuses on critical areas such as leadership, quality outcomes, scholarship for nursing practice, and the professional nursing role. Key benefits include: Transition to practice, mentorship, guidance, support, incorporating EBP into actual practice, and the opportunity to gain experience. Structured educational seminars will be held monthly and you will collaborate on an EBP project pertinent to your unit and/or Shannon. This program does not replace orientation, but is a supportive layer on top of this. Shannon Medical Center is dedicated to your success.
We are excited that you have chosen to become a part of our team and we look forward to working with you. Our team members demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our patients and the mission, vision, and values of Shannon. As you begin your journey with us, please let us know how we can be of assistance to ensure that you have nothing less than an excellent educational and professional experience. We look forward to having you in the Shannon Nurse Residency Program!
For questions please contact:
Cameron Wilson, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, EBP-C
cameronwilson@shannonhealth.org
Welcome to Shannon’s Nurse Mentor Program. The Shannon Nurse Mentor Program was created to continue support of our Nurse Residency Program graduates as they transition into the second year of their professional roles. Our Nurse Mentors are selected by their Manager and/or Director based upon multiple criteria, including their unwavering commitment to our patients and the mission, vision, and values of Shannon.
The six (6) month program provides the Mentee the opportunity to:
- Seek advice and guidance from an experienced Registered Nurse regarding professional development
- Seek ongoing professional learning
- Gain knowledge of various Shannon programs to assist with professional development
- Continue their integration into Shannon’s culture by means of knowledge and social skills
- Commit to Shannon’s mission, vision, and values
Eligibility requirements to become a Mentor include:
- Have at least 2 years of experience as an RN
- Live Shannon’s organizational culture (Mission, Vision, & Values): Good understanding of the culture and available resources; behavior in alignment with cultural norms
- Life-long learner (Participate in committees, projects, hold certifications, etc.): Committed to growing and developing others
- High performer: Successful within and committed to Shannon.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Patient, cooperative, empathetic, strong communicator, non-judgmental
- No disciplinary action within the last year
- Excellent role model: honest, respected, insightful, focused on solutions, strong networks and connections
- Hold a BSN degree (Recommended)
- Completed Shannon’s Nurse Residency Program (Recommended)
- Have experience completing an EBP, QI, or Lean project (Recommended)
For questions please contact:
Cameron Wilson, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, EBP-C
cameronwilson@shannonhealth.org
Congratulations on beginning your fourth year of nursing school! You have been selected to attend Shannon’s Nurse Intern Program, a nine (9) week program which effectively enables senior nursing students to practice in Medical-Surgical and Step-Down nursing areas. We are SO glad that you are here!
The intern program focuses on the professional nursing role. Key benefits include assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) in a practice of professional nursing, expanding clinical experiences, building a professional nursing foundation, and educating self effectively and assisting in peer education.
The internship will be held on one of Shannon’s Medical-Surgical and Step-Down units. You will receive a formal orientation, be assigned a home unit, and matched to an experienced preceptor.
We are excited and we look forward to working with you. Our team members demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our patients and the mission, vision, and values of Shannon. As you begin your journey with us, please let us know how we can be of assistance to ensure that you have nothing less than an excellent educational and professional experience. Shannon is dedicated to your success, and we hope that you choose to join the Shannon team upon graduation from nursing school. We look forward to having you in the Shannon Nurse Intern Program!
For questions please contact:
Cameron Wilson, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, EBP-C, Nursing Programs Coordinator
cameronwilson@shannonhealth.org
Sarena Salvato, RN, Nurse Manager
sarenasalvato@shannonhealth.org
Let’s enhance the quality of healthcare together.
Shannon’s Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) Program is here to help you choose the course that will move your career forward. Our goal is to provide evidence-based practice ongoing professional learning opportunities for all nursing professionals, assisting you in providing exceptional healthcare for our family, friends and neighbors.
MISSION
The Provider Unit is guided by the organization’s strategic focus areas of quality, service, people, growth and mission by providing NCPD education courses to increase nursing professional development of the registered nurses in the organization.
ACCREDITATION
Shannon Medical Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Mexico Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Let’s discover and deliver together.
Our courses are planned and provided by content experts and team members in our organization, as well as other experts in healthcare, innovation, wellness, and mental health. The program includes conferences, courses and online learning education nursing professionals in our local and regional areas.
We are very interested in your feedback. Please contact patriciavanover@shannonhealth.org with any suggestions for future courses or programs.
Shared Governance is a professional practice model that empowers nurses, and others in patient care, by giving them a voice in decision-making processes that affect their practice and the care they provide to their customers.
The 4 Principles of Shannon’s Shared Governance committee include:
- Partnership
- Ownership
- Accountability
- Equity
Why join Shannon’s Shared Governance committee? Shared Governance leads to:
- Empowered Nurses
- Improved Nurse Satisfaction
- Increase Nurse Retention
- Improved Patient Care and Safety Conditions
- Improved Patient Satisfaction
- Engagement Among Members and other Team Members
We are very interested in your feedback. Please contact sarenasalvato@shannonhealth.org or alyssaheredia@shannonhealth.org for additional questions.