Anna Shiver
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with Master's of Science in Nursing from South University with background in surgical services, critical care, and medical surgical nursing. Extensive experience in team collaboration to meet goals and ensure patient safety. Extensive knowledge in operating room procedure including sterile technique, safe patient positioning, and post-anesthesia patient monitoring. Experiences gained as an FNP student include women's health, primary care, pediatric primary care, emergency medicine, and rural health care. Thorough understanding of diagnostic testing, plan of care development, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing. Comfortable treating complex patients with multiple disease processes and comorbidities as well as patients specific, focused needs. Open-minded and eager to learn new areas of medicine.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Archbold Medical Center
Thomasville, GA
12.2019 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain sterile environments in operating rooms.
- Trained and mentored new operating room nurses.
- Led initiatives to improve surgical workflow efficiency and reduce turnover times.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart- Bay Medical
Panama City, FL
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Archbold Medical Center
Thomasville, GA
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Administered critical care treatments using advanced monitoring equipment and technologies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Evaluated patients' conditions, adjusting care plans based on real-time data analysis.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
Savannah, GA
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Administered medication and treatments following protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions were provided.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University Savannah
GA01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia, GA05-2016
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart- Bay Medical
09.2023 - 05.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Archbold Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2026
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Archbold Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2019
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
05.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
South University Savannah
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augusta University