Shannon Browning, Rn, Msn
About Shannon Browning, Rn, Msn
Shannon Browning is a Total Joint Program Coordinator and PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager at Sutter Health, with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. She specializes in strategic planning, prevention education, and electronic medical records systems, while also mentoring healthcare professionals.
Work at Sutter Health
Shannon Browning has served as the Total Joint Program Coordinator and PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager at Sutter Health since 2017. In this role, she coordinates with a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff to enhance program development. Her responsibilities include overseeing the Total Joint Program and managing preoperative and post-anesthesia care unit operations. Browning's work focuses on strategic planning and prevention education within healthcare operations, contributing to improved patient outcomes in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Browning holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Nurse Practitioner from the University of California, San Francisco, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior from the University of California, Davis, between 1996 and 2001. Additionally, she studied at Columbia University in the City of New York, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2004. Browning possesses expertise in electronic medical records systems, including NextGen, Allscripts, Cerner, and Cyramed.
Background
Shannon Browning has over 15 years of experience in both hospital and outpatient/ambulatory surgical settings. Prior to her current role at Sutter Health, she worked as the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Coordinator and Advanced Practice Nurse at Marin General Hospital from 2012 to 2014. She also served as a Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner at Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group from 2010 to 2012. Browning's diverse background in nursing and program coordination has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective leadership in healthcare.
Achievements
In her role as Total Joint Program Coordinator, Shannon Browning has implemented process improvement initiatives at North Bay Regional Surgery Center. She is skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with patients, physicians, and hospital staff, which enhances collaboration and communication within the healthcare team. Additionally, she is passionate about coaching and mentoring healthcare professionals, demonstrating her commitment to inspirational leadership in the nursing field.