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Carmela Shimizu, BSN, RN-BC

Macon,GA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional with 9 years of diverse experience in offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Atrium Health Navicent
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

REGISTERED NURSE, CHARGE NURSE

Atrium Health
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Trauma Registered Nurse

Atrium Health
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
  • Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Registered Nurse, Medical Observation Unit

Atrium Health
09.2019 - Current
  • Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
  • Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
  • Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Saint Anthony
Iriga City, Philippines
04.2012

Diploma in Midwifery -

University of Saint Anthony
03.2010

Skills

  • Patient Care Management
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • CERNER and EPIC charting proficient
  • MAGNET Hospital member/nurse

Certification

Georgia Professional Nurse License

ANCC Medical Surgical RN-Board Certified

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical Observation Unit

Atrium Health
09.2019 - Current

Trauma Registered Nurse

Atrium Health
06.2017 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Atrium Health Navicent
09.2014 - 06.2017

REGISTERED NURSE, CHARGE NURSE

Atrium Health

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Saint Anthony

Diploma in Midwifery -

University of Saint Anthony

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