Danya Lynn Shene

RN Staff Nurse - Retired 8-2021

Kaiser Foundation Hospital

San Jose, CA

06.1979 - 08.2021

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.