LASHAWN CANADY
Yukon,ok
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
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency RN Contractor Cardiovascular Stepdown
St. Anthony Hospital Trauma 3
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure prompt interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, medication management, and health maintenance.
Workforce Disruption RN Med-Surg Tele
Zion Medical Hospital Trauma 2
San Diego, CA
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for trauma patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols that improved patient care efficiency in high-pressure environments.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHARGE RN
Tulsa Behavioral Health
Tulsa, Ok
07.2023 - 11.2025
- 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 TELE STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
St. Francis Via Christi Trauma 1
Wichita, Ks
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
MED-SURG TELE RENAL PCU
Norman Regional Hospital Trauma 2
Norman, Oklahoma
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 TELE ONCOLOGY TRAVEL POSITION RN
St. John Medical Trauma1
Tulsa, Ok
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing protocols.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and available treatment options.
PCU STEPDOWN TELE LOCAL . CONTRACT RN
Emerus Hospital Partners LLC
Oklahoma City, Ok
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 Level 4
Kingfisher, OK
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, Oklahoma
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 TELE STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
Saint Francis Medical Hospital Trauma 1
Tulsa, OK
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 Trauma 2
San Angelo, Texas
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 MED-SURG TELE
Wilson N Jones Trauma 3
Sherman, Tx
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 Med-surg Tele Pcu
Medical.Center Hospital Trauma 2
Odessa, Tx
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Med-Surg Tele covid 13 week assignment extended x1
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
RN STAFF NURSE
Bartlesville Health and Rehab
Bartlesville, Ok
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, Maryland
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.
MED- SURG TELE
Hillcrest South Hospital
Tulsa, Ok
01.2020 - 04.2020
- 3 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, Mo
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, OK
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Providing therapeutic communication and treatment to adolescent and pediatric patients.
CHARGE NURSE
Integris Mental Health Spencer
Spencer, Ok
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, OK
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
Agency RN Contractor Cardiovascular Stepdown
St. Anthony Hospital Trauma 3
06.2026 - Current
Workforce Disruption RN Med-Surg Tele
Zion Medical Hospital Trauma 2
01.2026 - 02.2026
MEDICAL SURGICAL TELE STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
St. Francis Via Christi Trauma 1
02.2025 - 06.2025
MED-SURG TELE ONCOLOGY TRAVEL POSITION RN
St. John Medical Trauma1
11.2023 - 04.2024
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHARGE RN
Tulsa Behavioral Health
07.2023 - 11.2025
PCU STEPDOWN TELE LOCAL . CONTRACT RN
Emerus Hospital Partners LLC
12.2022 - 05.2023
LOCAL CONTRACT MED-SURG TELE RN STAFF NURSE
Mercy Hospital Level 4
11.2022 - 02.2023
MED-SURG.TELE/ PCU LOCAL.CONTRACT STAFF RN
Norman Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
MED-SURG TELE RENAL PCU
Norman Regional Hospital Trauma 2
04.2022 - 10.2024
MEDICAL SURGICAL TELE STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
Saint Francis Medical Hospital Trauma 1
02.2022 - 05.2022
MEDICAL SURGICAL RN STAFF NURSE
Shannon Medical Trauma 2
08.2021 - 03.2022
RN MED-SURG TELE
Wilson N Jones Trauma 3
11.2020 - 03.2021
RN STAFF NURSE Med-surg Tele Pcu
Medical.Center Hospital Trauma 2
08.2020 - 01.2021
RN STAFF NURSE
Bartlesville Health and Rehab
06.2020 - 07.2020
RN STAFF NURSE
Charlotte Hall Veteran's Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2020
MED- SURG TELE
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