Colleen Shaffer
Advance,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in various clinical settings. Skills include patient education, health assessments, and administering medications, along with strong interpersonal communication abilities to build relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Health Systems Management Network
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Served as a staff nurse II team member within a multidisciplinary unit caring for 23+ week premature infants in the NICU
- Coordinated and executed daily care procedures and assessments of multiple patients per day
- Communicated with patients families regarding patients health, educated patients visitors and families on routine care such as feedings, safe sleeping, medications, and discharge teaching
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2005 - 02.2023
- Administered care to premature birth infants of 23+ weeks of age with varying severities of health concerns
- Performed daily care for 2-4 babies per day including feedings, screening scores, maintaining equipment levels, administering medicines, etc. depending on patient acuity
- Assisted Neonatal practitioners with UVC placement, arterial vein catheterization, IV placement, and acquired samples for lab analysis per physicians orders
- Documented patient records and adjusted care plans daily as needed
- Communicated daily updates of patients care plan with parents in a courteous and educational manner
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2003 - 05.2005
- Provided direct patient care to GI patients, including assessment and management of symptoms.
- Performed pre-procedure assessments on patients prior to GI procedures.
- Collaborated closely with primary care providers for continuity of care for GI patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to GI nursing care.
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Float pool)
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.1997 - 05.2003
- Acquired knowledge of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nursing daily functions from preceptors and fellow colleagues
- Managed independent daily tasks needed for multiple patients including daily testing, basic care, and documentation as required by a physician
- Developed interdepartmental skills working in the 'float pool' requiring exceptional performance across Hospital units including the NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, and Mother/Baby
Registered Nurse (Preschool age Pediatric)
Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.1995 - 07.1997
- Generated individual nursing care plans for patients of preschool age across multi-specialties
- Facilitated care by performing as a liaison between practitioners and patients including their families or legal guardians
- Conducted sample acquisition for lab analysis, administered medicines, performed physical exams, and documented patient results and updates
Education
ASN degree -
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana05.1995
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Communicating with patients
- Documenting daily processes
- Administering daily care
- Proficient in Encompass
- Proficient in Citrix
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
- Emergency response
- Family communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Health Systems Management Network
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health
03.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Forsyth Medical Center
06.2005 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital
06.2003 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Float pool)
St. Vincent's Hospital
08.1997 - 05.2003
Registered Nurse (Preschool age Pediatric)
Riley Children's Hospital
08.1995 - 07.1997
ASN degree -
Ivy Tech Community College
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