David Shinn
Deep River,CT
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional 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
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Nurse
State Of Connecticut, DCF, Solnit South
06.2007 - 05.2022
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Worked at least Number hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Nurse Manager
Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center
06.2007 - 06.2015
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed 9 nurses and nursing activities in 15-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked at least Number hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Head Nurse Behavioral Health
Solnit Center
05.1993 - 06.2007
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA05.1993
Associates Of Science - Nursing
Greater Hartford Community College
Hartford CT05.1990
Skills
- Active Listening
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Management
- Discharge Plan Development
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Patient Relationships
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Nursing Unit Collaboration
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Supervising Nurse
State Of Connecticut, DCF, Solnit South
06.2007 - 05.2022
Nurse Manager
Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center
06.2007 - 06.2015
Head Nurse Behavioral Health
Solnit Center
05.1993 - 06.2007
Bachelors Of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Associates Of Science - Nursing
Greater Hartford Community College
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