Kesha Shaw
Registered Nurse
Rigeland,SC
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Nursing position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and well-qualified Registered RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Authentic Home Health Care
Okatie
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and condition by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medical histories.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques to manage and treat illnesses or injuries.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments and identified needs.
- Assisted with the coordination of home health services to ensure that quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans of care for each assigned patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Conducted follow up visits at home or in facility settings as required by physicians orders or agency policy and procedure guidelines.
- Initiated emergency measures when indicated for acute changes in conditions requiring immediate intervention.
- Advised caregivers on proper nutrition, hygiene and exercise regimens appropriate for the age and condition of their loved one.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BAYSHORE RESIDENTIAL AND ASSISTED LIVING OF HILTON
BEAUFORT, SC
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
BEAUFORT COUNTY DISPATCHER
BEAUFORT, SC
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Received incoming calls from the public and determined the nature of the emergency.
- Assessed callers' needs and dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to emergencies.
- Screened incoming calls for accuracy and completeness of information provided.
- Identified priority calls based on severity of situation, urgency, or special circumstances.
- Verified caller identity before dispatching personnel to ensure safety of responders.
- Monitored multiple radio frequencies simultaneously while entering data into computer system.
- Provided pre-arrival instructions over the phone such as CPR and first aid instructions, fire evacuation procedures.
- Gathered additional information from police officers at scene if necessary to complete report accurately.
- Routed non-emergency calls to appropriate departments or agencies when applicable.
- Communicated effectively with other dispatch centers to coordinate resources when responding to large scale events.
- Provided support services for police officers in the field by locating addresses, researching suspects, running license plate numbers.
- Acted calmly and professionally under pressure while making decisions in high stress situations.
- Utilized proper telephone etiquette when speaking with callers in order to maintain a professional demeanor.
- Assisted departments with special requests for assistance and BOLOs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
DHEC HOME HEALTH CARE
RIDGELAND , SC
03.2000 - 11.2002
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly patients in their homes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring vital signs and providing fall prevention techniques.
- Prepared meals based on prescribed diets.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to improve mobility and strength.
- Maintained a clean work environment while adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to clients facing difficult life transitions.
- Observed proper body mechanics when transferring patients from bed-to-chair or wheelchair-to-bed.
- Responded appropriately in emergency situations using established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation, range of motion exercises, positioning devices and other adaptive equipment.
- Instructed clients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL10-2022
Associate of Science - SCIENCE
USC BEAUFORT
Beaufort, SC07-2005
High School Diploma -
JASPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, RIDGELAND SC 29936
Ridgeland, SC06-1992
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Patient Care
- Culturally sensitive
- Critical Care
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Home Health Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Authentic Home Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
BAYSHORE RESIDENTIAL AND ASSISTED LIVING OF HILTON
05.2018 - 06.2023
911 Emergency Dispatcher
BEAUFORT COUNTY DISPATCHER
07.2010 - 04.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
DHEC HOME HEALTH CARE
03.2000 - 11.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - SCIENCE
USC BEAUFORT
High School Diploma -
JASPER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, RIDGELAND SC 29936
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