EVALYN SHAWEN RANSBY
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Hospice RN with 22 years of experience in acute care, case management, and ambulatory care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality care in dialysis settings. Eager to contribute expertise to support your organization's mission.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis RN
Atrium Healthcare
Shelby, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored and assessed vital signs and patient status during treatment sessions to identify potential complications.
- Assisted in administering dialysis treatments for patients with chronic kidney disease, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and home care instructions to promote understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Kept accurate treatment records and progress notes.
Travel Contract IP Prep RN
Care Access
Boston, Massachusetts
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans that address specific patient needs.
- Worked with healthcare teams to create patient treatment plans.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in clinical settings.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare providers, ensuring timely interventions and patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery to enhance self-care and improve outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
RN Case Manager
Kindred at Home
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing collaboration for optimal health outcomes.
- Managed patient caseloads, ensuring timely follow-ups and ongoing support services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and develop strategies.
- Determined and coordinated an appropriate level of care, ensuring personalized support for individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within healthcare systems and organizations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided by consulting specialists or other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
Travel RN Navigator
Gifted Nurses
Metairie, Louisiana
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Coordinated patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for diverse patient populations.
- Developed care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Implemented infection control protocols across multiple facilities during assignments.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps for individual patient needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
Covid 19 Temp Clinical Trials Nurse
PCM
Denver, Colorado
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs consistently.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement tailored patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and preventive care measures to enhance overall well-being.
- Assisted in medical procedures and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered compassionate care to improve patient comfort and support psychological, social, and spiritual health.
Travel Dialysis Nurse
Health Carousel
Norwood, OH
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients in various clinical settings.
- Monitored vital signs, adjusting treatment plans to respond to patient needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams, enhancing patient safety and comfort during treatments.
- Managed equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting during treatments.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and aftercare protocols.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications to prevent further kidney damage, and empowered them to take charge of their health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment sessions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings for case reviews and discussions regarding patient care.
- Reviewed physician orders to ensure accurate treatment administration. and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to nephrology nursing practice.
RN Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius kidney Care
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted healthcare team during dialysis procedures to ensure patient comfort. procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through continuous patient assessment. of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Conducted initial patient assessments to determine individual healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and equipment usage to enhance team competency and patient safety.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Travel VA RN
Veterans Administration
Phoenix, Arizona
2012 - 05.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided direct patient care to veterans with diverse medical needs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions and histories.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies to enhance overall wellness.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate services and support.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions and emergency situations.
Hospice RN
Hospice of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2003 - 03.2012
- Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
- Delivered compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients and families, enhancing comfort in a home-like setting.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and provided emotional support to navigate challenges.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care, and medication dosing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's progress toward goals of care plan.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Facilitated referrals for home health aides and psychosocial counseling, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and families.
- Conducted regular assessments to determine patient needs.
- Conducted daily visits to assess the needs of hospice patients in their homes or nursing facilities.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs, pain levels, medications, nutrition and other health related issues.
- Administered medications and monitored patient symptoms effectively.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed physical assessments including wound care, skin integrity checks, catheter changes, and IV therapy administration.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions accurately.
- Maintained accurate records on all treatments provided to hospice patients and reported any changes in condition promptly to the physicians.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound judgments in order to provide quality end-of-life care for each patient.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls regarding symptom management or emergency situations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Attended continuing education courses related to hospice nursing practices.
- Educated family members about end of life care options for the patient.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure the best possible treatment for the patient.
- Supported staff training on hospice protocols and best practices.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Developed comprehensive hospice care plans tailored to individual patient needs for elderly and disabled patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05-2003
Skills
- Hospice RN
- Dialysis RN
- Patient assessment
- Hemodialysis management
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
Personal Information
Title: Hospice RN
Custom Section 0
- Hiring Manager
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient 2012
Timeline
Dialysis RN
Atrium Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Travel Contract IP Prep RN
Care Access
07.2022 - 06.2024
RN Case Manager
Kindred at Home
08.2021 - 08.2022
Travel RN Navigator
Gifted Nurses
11.2020 - 08.2021
Covid 19 Temp Clinical Trials Nurse
PCM
11.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Dialysis Nurse
Health Carousel
05.2020 - 11.2020
RN Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius kidney Care
01.2018 - 05.2020
Hospice RN
Hospice of Chattanooga
05.2003 - 03.2012
Travel VA RN
Veterans Administration
2012 - 05.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Education
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Chattanooga State Community College