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Ciara Shaffer

Del Rio

Summary

Experienced with providing compassionate and effective care to home health patients. Utilizes strong assessment and clinical skills to manage patient needs and coordinate care plans. Knowledge of wound care, medication administration, and patient education ensures quality and safe patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Field Nurse

Eagle Pass Home Health and Hospice
05.2025 - Current
  • Performed admissions, recertification's, discharges, supervisory visits, skilled nursing visits.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for each patient.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-pressure situations.
  • Consistently met strict regulatory requirements for home health nursing by adhering to established policies, procedures, and documentation standards.

Home Health Field Nurse

American Medical Home Health Services
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive nursing care during home visits.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource for family members seeking guidance on caregiving tasks, equipment usage, or community resources available to support them during challenging times.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively coordinating with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers.

Home Health Field Nurse

Superior Home Health And Hospice
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Contributed to the development of best practices for home health nursing through participation in continuing education programs and staff meetings.
  • Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate modifications.
  • Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by establishing trust through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any health concerns.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.

LPN Field Nurse

Superior Home Health And Hospice
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • patient assessment and monitoring
  • wound care including complex such as that require wound vac and post-op wounds
  • Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ)
  • IV therapy and infusion management
  • pain management
  • Symptom management specifically with chronic and terminal illness
  • Foley catheter care and management and bladder irrigations
  • infection control, Sterile and aseptic technique
  • oxygen therapy/respiratory monitoring
  • fall risk and pressure ulcer prevention
  • independent clinical decision making
  • Triage and escalation of care
  • interdisciplinary care coordination with MD's, PT/OT, and nursing staff
  • Family and caregiver education
  • End of life discussions and advanced care planning
  • Empathy and compassionate care

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Home Health Field Nurse

Eagle Pass Home Health and Hospice
05.2025 - Current

Home Health Field Nurse

American Medical Home Health Services
01.2024 - 05.2025

Home Health Field Nurse

Superior Home Health And Hospice
05.2023 - 12.2023

LPN Field Nurse

Superior Home Health And Hospice
04.2020 - 05.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southwest Texas Junior College

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