Dana Shaver
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medication and IV administration, critical care, and patient assessments. Committed to delivering optimal patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and thorough preoperative evaluations.
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in direct patient care and critical assessments. Known for leveraging ACLS certification and strong clinical judgment to enhance patient safety and support successful surgical interventions.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, strong clinical judgment, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Highly skilled in patient assessments and procedure preparation, ensuring optimal outcomes in complex surgical cases.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Genesys
Grand Blanc, MI
09.1997 - Current
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients, including CABG, TAVR, TVAR, valve replacement, convergent procedure, MAZE procedure, endovascular/open AAA, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic and general cases.
- Supported complex cardiothoracic cases involving, IABP, Impella, VAD, and Cardiohelp.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures; including cardiac, thoracic, vascular and abdominal surgeries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- CVICU trained staff nurse (1997-2012) maintaining ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and VAD in critical post operative cardiac patients.
- Supervision of staffing needs and requirements based on staff skill level and patient acuity as Clinical Facilitator.
- Daisy award winner February 2009.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIBachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mott Community College
Flint, MI05-1997
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Procedure preparation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Trained in IABP, CRRT, Impella and VAD management
- 15 years in hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive infusion titration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Genesys
09.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mott Community College