Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Decorating
Interests
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Barbara Shaffer

Barbara Shaffer

Registered Nurse
Amherst,OH

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health
02.2004 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Franchise Owner

Subway restaurants
Elyria, OH
04.1992 - 05.2006
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Recruited and trained high-quality staff, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Adapted to rapidly changing industry trends by remaining knowledgeable about new products, technologies, and competitor offerings.
  • Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Successfully resolved customer issues with diplomacy and professionalism, ensuring repeat business from satisfied clientele.
  • Managed daily cash flow effectively while adhering to company guidelines on deposits, expenditures, account reconciliations.
  • Continuously monitored store appearance ensuring it met franchisor''s visual standards; conducting frequent maintenance checks and improvements as needed.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for both customers and employees through regular inspections and adherence to health code regulations.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Developed solid rapport with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while managing cost expectations.
  • Fostered an inclusive workplace culture emphasizing teamwork and open communication among employees which led to higher employee retention rates.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
2004

Early Childhood Education

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
1987

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medical assessment
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medical evaluation
  • Removing sutures
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Licensed RN
  • Intravenous therapy
  • IV setup
  • Taking vitals
  • Wound care specialist
  • Precepting
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Care Planning

Decorating

I have always enjoyed researching ideas to make my house a welcoming home. Exploring new colors and textures to make our home pleasurable to look at and live in. I feel a sense of pride when repurposing items as well. Instead of replacing a piece of furniture it can be transformed by painting and updating hardware. Friends and family have inspired me with their ideas and encouragement! They have often joked with me wondering what my next project is going to be. Decorating inside my home has always been a pleasure as well as decorating the exterior. Building pergolas, shutters, and hardscapes has been a hobby my husband and I can do together. I think I inherited this passion from my mom! She designed and then built a loft for my dorm room at the University of Toledo. She inspired my creativity, always looking how to make something better.

Interests

Event planning

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health
02.2004 - Current

Franchise Owner

Subway restaurants
04.1992 - 05.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lorain County Community College

Early Childhood Education

University of Toledo

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