LaShawn Canady
Yukon
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge RN
Tulsa Behavioral Health
Tulsa
07.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a behavioral health setting, including assessing and monitoring patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Partnered with psychiatrists and other prescribers when necessary regarding medication changes or adjustments based on patient needs.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities by supervising junior nurses on the unit as well as orienting new hires.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and provided education on topics such as stress management, healthy coping skills, and relapse prevention.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Francis Via Christi
Wichita
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to Medical Surgical Unit.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- 6:1 ratio
RN Staff Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman
04.2022 - 10.2024
- 13 week contract 6:1 patient ratio
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
Med-Surg Oncology Travel position RN
St. John Medical
Tulsa
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing protocols.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and available treatment options.
- 6:1 patient ratio
PCU Stepdown Local . contract RN
Emerus Hospital
Oklahoma City
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided patient education on disease process, medications, nutrition, and self-care activities.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices in providing nursing care.
- Provided direct nursing care within scope of practice per state regulations.
Local Contract Med-Surg Tele RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Kingfisher
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
- Instructed new nurses on proper techniques for providing patient care.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
Med-Surg.Tele/ PCU Local.contract Staff RN
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- 6:1 ratio
- Educated patients on their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, medication side effects, lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for each patient.
- Provided direct care to patients in accordance with established nursing standards and physician orders.
Medical Surgical RN Staff Nurse
Shannon Medical Hospital
San Angelo
08.2021 - 03.2022
- 13 week assignment extended x3 6:1 ratio
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, staff members, physicians regarding treatment plans or progress updates.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff nurses in the medical-surgical unit.
- Provided direct patient care according to established standards and procedures.
RN Staff Nurse
Wilson N Jones
Sherman
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Med/Surg Tele covid 6 week assignment extended x3
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems. 6:1
RN Staff Nurse
Medical.Center Hospital
Odessa
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Med-Surg Tele covid 13 week assignment extended x1
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient. 6:1 ratio
RN Staff Nurse
Bartlesville Health and Rehab
Bartlesville
06.2020 - 07.2020
- 4 week contract
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
RN Staff Nurse
Charlotte Hall Veteran's Hospital
Charlotte Hall
06.2020 - 06.2020
- 2week contract LTAC
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Managed post-operative care, including wound dressings, pain management and infection control measures.
- Counseled patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve their overall wellbeing.
RN Staff Nurse
Hillcrest South Hospital
Tulsa
01.2020 - 04.2020
- 13 week contract 6:1 ratio
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Managed post-operative care, including wound dressings, pain management and infection control measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
RN Staff Nurse
North Kansas City Rehab
Kansas City
09.2019 - 12.2019
- 13 week contract
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Screened incoming referrals from primary care providers to determine appropriateness of admission criteria.
Charge RN
Willowcrest Psychiatric Hospital
Miami
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Providing therapeutic communication and treatment to adolescent and pediatric patients.
Charge Nurse
Integris Mental Health Spencer
Spencer
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Providing total pt care to rehab patients. Administering IV and oral medications and utilizing the FIM score for pt care development and progression.
- Providing therapeutics communication to adult, adolescent and pediatric patients. Identifying triggers and discuss positive coping skills and updating treatment plans.
- Adult/ Pediatric/Adolescence Psych
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Behavioral Health Charge RN
Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System
Tulsa
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Providing therapeutic communication to adolescent and pediatric patients, identifying triggers and discuss positive coping skills, updating care plans. Borderline personality disorder.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress towards goals set forth in their treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations or prevent harm to self or others.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Warner, OK07-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Medication management
- Therapeutic communication
- Group therapy facilitation
- Care plan development
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS
Timeline
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Francis Via Christi
02.2025 - 06.2025
Med-Surg Oncology Travel position RN
St. John Medical
11.2023 - 04.2024
Behavioral Health Charge RN
Tulsa Behavioral Health
07.2023 - Current
PCU Stepdown Local . contract RN
Emerus Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
Local Contract Med-Surg Tele RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
Med-Surg.Tele/ PCU Local.contract Staff RN
Norman Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2024
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Medical Surgical RN Staff Nurse
Shannon Medical Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Wilson N Jones
11.2020 - 03.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Medical.Center Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Charlotte Hall Veteran's Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Bartlesville Health and Rehab
06.2020 - 07.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Hillcrest South Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
RN Staff Nurse
North Kansas City Rehab
09.2019 - 12.2019
Charge Nurse
Integris Mental Health Spencer
08.2018 - 07.2019
Behavioral Health Charge RN
Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System
05.2017 - 01.2018
Charge RN
Willowcrest Psychiatric Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
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