Shawna Dester
HAMPTON,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
The next step in my career goal is to become a labor and delivery nurse. This was the reason I entered the nursing field. I am ACLS certified as well as NIHSS certified. Looking to join a team I can learn from and also share knowledge with.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
RRMC
Newport News, VA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Retail Store Associate
Kiln Creek Golf Club And Resort
Newport News, VA
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided professional telephone customer service pertaining to orders, promotions, store operations and products.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA07.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
RRMC
10.2021 - 03.2022
Retail Store Associate
Kiln Creek Golf Club And Resort
09.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
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