Debbie Shaffer
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Summary
Organized ,caring and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Registered Nurse
Buckeye Forest
02.2013 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Holzer Health System Hospital-Hospice
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
STNA
Holzer Health System Hospice
Gallipolis, OH
03.1999 - 05.2010
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of medications and treatments.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH05.2010
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Administering Immunizations
- Infection Control Measures
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Buckeye Forest
02.2013 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Holzer Health System Hospital-Hospice
05.2010 - 12.2012
STNA
Holzer Health System Hospice
03.1999 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
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