Breondra Shacklewoood
Stratford
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled registered nurse with approximately 15 years of nursing experience within the acute healthcare settings. Proficient in assessing residents' specialized needs, managing symptoms, preventing complications, promoting patient advocacy, and providing immediate treatment. Excel in both independent and collaborative work environments to achieve delivery in high-quality care and shared patient-centered goals. Passionate about quality assurance and performance improvement which daily nursing duties is directed towards patient health record audits and staff education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
Bridgeport, CT
04.2016 - Current
- Oversee nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards, infection prevention/control, and facility's policies.
- Monitors health conditions of residents. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team/family in developing and updating care plans
- Facilitates in admission, discharge, and transfer processes to ensure effective and safe transitions of care
- Responds promptly to emergencies while using skilled nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and well-being
- Oversee documentation processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with governmental regulations
- Collaborated with nursing managers during EHR system change from PCC to Yardi and back to PCC
Registered Nurse
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Stratford, CT
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered prescribed treatments effectively, adhering to safely protocols and best practices
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents..
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and lifestyle changes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Executed routine chart audits to support continuous quality enhancement initiatives
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Norwalk, CT
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College
Bridgeport, CT05-2018
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
12-2010
Skills
- Chart Review
- Clinical Documentation/Data Entry
- Clinical Knowledge/Medical Terminology
- Clinical Assessment
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Leadership/Collaboration
- Healthcare Policy Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Completed 35+ specialized healthcare compliance modules via MedTrainer including OSHA, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, HIPPA, etc. Ensuring 100% facility standards and compliance.
- Trained 90% of nursing staff who were new hires or required refresher sessions which focused on adherence to established polices , procedures, and regulatory requirements. Thus, improving quality of care and performance within the nursing department significantly.
Personal Skilled
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Oral/Written communication
- Attention to details
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Prioritization/Organizational skills
Certification
- RN Compact License: CT, #153155
Expires: December 2026
- IV Certified with yearly recertification
January 2019 to Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
08.2018 - 01.2020
RN Supervisor
3030 Park by Senior Living Hospitality
04.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute