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Candice Shaughnessy

Nantucket,MA

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field. Currently taking a medical coding course to further my nursing education and knowledge.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Services Coordinator

Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket, MA
03.2023 - Current
  • Handled customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to promote overall team productivity and consistent service.
  • Taught agents successful strategies for positively influencing customer experiences, maintaining control of call flow and de-escalating conflicts.
  • High volume of calls daily
  • Scheduled appointments for all specialties in medical group.
  • Took refill requests
  • Forwarded patient messages to appropriate person/specialty

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions Travel Company
Multiple Locations
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Identified potential complications resulting from pregnancy or delivery that require further intervention or evaluation.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Assisted with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
  • Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
  • Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
  • Administered medications as ordered by physician and monitored response to treatment.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
  • Used Epic/Cerner EMRs.

Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nurse

University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
Mobile, AL
10.2005 - 08.2021

Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
01.2002 - 09.2016
  • Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery Nurse

Labor and Delivery Nurse

D W McMillan Memorial Hospital
Brewton, AL
04.1997 - 02.2002
  • Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nursery Nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12-1995

Skills

  • Patient scheduling
  • Electronic health records
  • Appointment coordination
  • Training and development
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Calm and effective under pressure
  • Registration and scheduling
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency response
  • Lactation support
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Documentation and charting
  • Newborn care
  • Removing sutures
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Skin-to-skin care
  • Postpartum care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Circumcision care
  • Newborn education
  • Infant vitals monitoring

Certification

  • Alabama Multistate Nursing License
  • BLS

Timeline

Patient Services Coordinator

Nantucket Cottage Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions Travel Company
09.2021 - 11.2022

Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Newborn Nurse

University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
10.2005 - 08.2021

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
01.2002 - 09.2016

Labor and Delivery Nurse

D W McMillan Memorial Hospital
04.1997 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Alabama
Candice Shaughnessy