A southern Illinois native, Shannon Parks brings over 30 years of experience to the AST Primary Care team. She has nursing experience in oncology, surgery, emergency medicine and long term care. Shannon is a Family Nurse Practitioner offering primary care services at our Mt. Vernon location. Beyond a wide range of primary care services, she offers joint injections, management of chronic diseases and she is a certified Botox for Migraine provider. Shannon is passionate about spending the necessary time with her patients and listening to their needs in order to provide the very best, individualized care.
Education
- 2019 MSN, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN (Concenctration APN-FNP)
- 2015 BSN, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
- 1989 Associate Degree Nursing, Rend Lake College, Ina, IL
- 1987 Licensed Practical Nurse, Rend Lake College, Ina, IL
Location
AST Primary Care Mt. Vernon
4200 Williamson Place, Suite 1A,
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-899-9195
I view each person as an individual with unique medical and personal needs. Through attentive listening, I partner with my patient to develop optimal healthcare goals that align with their specific needs and lifestyle.
"Excellent staff very prompt, helpful and friendly. Shannon Parks is the best primary physician I have had. She is top notch."
"Saw Shannon for the first time today.. but from the receptionist to the tech to Shannon they were all great.. they each took plenty of time with me.. Shannon especially.. it means so much when you're given time to tell your story and health history and they're actually listening and giving feedback not just glued to the computer.. Thanks Kelly for the recommendation!!"
License & Certifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Registered Nurse
- DEA
- MAT certification (medication assisted treatment)
- ACLS provider (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS provider (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- BLS provider (Basic Life Support)
- ECRN provider (Emergency Communications Registered Nurse)
Relevant Graduate Courses
- N618 Advance Health Assessment
- N622 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- N617 Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology
- N601 Roles for Advanced Practice Nursing
- N654 Primary Care Nursing of Families I
- N655 Primary Care Nursing of Families II
- N656 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum