Emily Shifflett
Bel Air,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a vast career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Championed patient advocacy by addressing any concerns or barriers to care, ensuring patients received optimal treatment and support throughout their healthcare journey.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with industry standards and implementing necessary changes efficiently.
- Successfully resolved patient complaints, fostering trust and positive relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing outstanding performance among peers through employee recognition programs.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Home Hospice Nurse
Gilchrist Hospice
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
- Kept abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions to improve patient mortality, quality of life and enhance patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse /Registered Nurse
Sheppard Pratt Health System
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Floating to different units among the child and adolescent service line, geropsychiatry and trauma disorders
- Performing professional psychiatric nursing assessments, administrations, and evaluations of patients coinciding with their personalized treatment plans
- Develop rapport with patients to better assist their psychiatric needs and management during crisis situations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN, Bel Air Asthma & Allergy, Bel Air
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Efficiently working up each assigned patient for MD
- Proficiently performing allergen skin testing including punctures and intradermals for all ages
- Completing prior authorizations necessary for patients
- Refilling medications and therapeutic interchanges as required.
LPN, The Courtyard at Seasons
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Administering medicine to patients and monitoring their responses
- Evaluate, treat and document clients' skin conditions ongoing or as specifically indicated in health care plans
- Charting health related data as assigned
- Providing medical services, counseling, and supervision to ensure safety
- Working closely with staff, family members and MD to ensure adequate treatment and interventions to provide optimal care
- Adequately performing chart audits and implementing new policies to promote positive staff moral and execution
MATT
LPN, Program
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Administering medicine to patients and monitoring their responses
- Assessing patients for symptoms pertaining to their specific care plan
- Educating patients on importance of sobriety during treatment and possible results of relapse
- Evaluating new patients during inductions to gauge dosing changes to solidify their needs
STNA, Forest Hills Care Center
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Duties included creating and building positive relationships with residents
- Offer company and stability on an emotional and personal level to patients
- Provide excellent assistance to all residents with any aide they may need or desire.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD07-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford County Community College
Bel Air, MD05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Fortis College
Sharonville, OH12.2012
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
11.2022 - Current
Home Hospice Nurse
Gilchrist Hospice
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
06.2020 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse /Registered Nurse
Sheppard Pratt Health System
06.2018 - 07.2021
LPN, Bel Air Asthma & Allergy, Bel Air
06.2017 - 08.2018
MATT
LPN, Program
08.2013 - 06.2014
LPN, The Courtyard at Seasons
01.2013 - 05.2017
STNA, Forest Hills Care Center
11.2010 - 07.2012
- ACLS
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Fortis College
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