Dolores Shannon BSN, RN
West Palm Beach
Summary
- To obtain a critical care or staff nurse position, I am a dedicated, compassionate, energetic, and patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care. I seek challenging opportunities to gain experience, and knowledge to utilize my skills as an Ortho, Neuro, Trauma, and Cardiac ICU Nurse. I am currently working as a Cardiac Critical Care Nurse at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Monitors Hemodynamic status of post-operative CABG patients using Swan-Ganz catheter or non invasive monitoring (Vigileo).
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, Swan intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and Impella.
- Delivers critical care to patients supported by extracorporeal life support (ECLS) or Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Trauma and Neuro ICU Nurse
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided care for critically ill patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Assist Physician during procedures such as Intubation, Extubation, Chest tube insertion, Central line, Arterial line and EVD insertion.
- Taking care of critically ill patients on Ventilators, Ventriculostomy, Arterial Line, Chest Tubes, Wound Vac, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Prisma Flex, Stroke, Hypothermic Therapy and Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTPs).
- Monitored patient on Titration medication drips like Vasoactive, Anti-Arrhythmic, Sedatives, Analgesics, and Paralytics with Train of Four
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided care with Hospice patients.
- DKA patients with insulin drip.
- Brain death protocols while collaborating with organ procurement specialist
RN, Step Down ICU
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Critical Thinking and Decision making.
- Intravenous Drip Titration Medication
- Patient and Family advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care.
- Cardiac monitoring
- Diabetic and Stroke management
- Ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Solid Orthopedic background.
- 4 years of Ortho experience. ( 1 yr as CNA and 3 yrs as Nurse)
- Preceptor and Mentored Novice Nurses
- Relief Charge Nurse.
- Strong work Ethics.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Proper Documentation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jupiter Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
06.2011
Skills
- Excellent Critical Thinking skills
- Excellent Clinical Nursing skills
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Excellent Problem Solving skills
Certification
- Florida RN License RN9488232 Current - April 2026
- Philippines RN License 0791761 February 2012 - 2016
- Certified Nursing Assistance Florida CNA338534
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 12103-559
- American Heart Association BLS Current - June 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Current - September 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Current - May 2025
- ENA Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Current - August 2027
- NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification - Current
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses or AACN Membership ID 12890144
- Ambassador of AACN Palm Beach County Chapter
Languages
Tagalog (Filipino)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Trauma and Neuro ICU Nurse
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center
07.2022 - 12.2023
RN, Step Down ICU
St Mary's Hospital And Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jupiter Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
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