Shavonta Demosthenes: A Case Study

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Shavonta Demosthenes, is an experienced Registered Nurse professional coming to Gulf Coast Village with 15years of clinical and nursing administrative experience. Shavonta’s competencies spans from long-term care, skilled nursing/rehabilitation, hospice care, and Cardiac Care. Shavonta has proven CMS 5 star skilled nursing management experience as a (n) Acting Director and Assistant Director of Nursing. Shavonta has previous experience successfully opening a skilled nursing facility as Director of Nursing. Savona is a Certified Wound Care Nurse and a Certified Dementia trainer. Shavonta is native of Florida; born and raised in Naples, Fl. and relocating to Lee County in 2009. Shavonta has been an active participating member of the Lorenzo

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