Alana Wilshire
Riverview,FL
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Saint Joseph's Hospital South, Baycare, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and rigorous infection control protocols. Excelled in patient advocacy and staff mentorship, leveraging skills in medication administration and empathetic patient counseling. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and a commitment to continuous professional development, significantly contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Preprocedural Testing
Saint Joseph's Hospital South, Baycare
05.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum/Med-Surg
Saint Joseph's Women's Hospital, Baycare
03.2010 - 05.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI06.1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Education
Hobbies
Love to travel with husband and explore the world both in our RV and abroad. Listens to a wide range of music. Creates artwork and crafts. Active with church, family and friends.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Preprocedural Testing
Saint Joseph's Hospital South, Baycare
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Postpartum/Med-Surg
Saint Joseph's Women's Hospital, Baycare
03.2010 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
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