LaShawna McRae
Garner,NC
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in diverse clinical environments. Expertise in assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and educating patients and families ensures a holistic approach to health and wellness. Recognized for strong critical thinking skills, proficiency in the latest medical technologies, and the ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining organizational goals. Eager to embrace new opportunities that leverage extensive nursing background and foster professional growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Admission Testing RN
UNC Health Johnston
Smithfield, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Administered comprehensive assessments to ascertain patient readiness and optimize surgical procedure efficiency.
- Coordinated efforts with various healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans that improve patient health results.
- Instructed patients on preoperative protocols, enhancing understanding and compliance with preparation guidelines.
- Enhanced patient flow and reduced wait times by implementing efficient scheduling strategies for testing procedures.
- Reviewed patient medical histories to detect potential risks, enabling proactive measures to be taken ahead of surgery.
- Expedited scheduling processes by coordinating appointments efficiently between multiple departments involved in the pre-operative planning phase.
- Conducted thorough pre-admission assessments to enhance patient satisfaction and address concerns effectively.
- Maintained patient information in electronic health records, fostering collaboration among surgical teams.
- Provided empathetic support to anxious patients, easing their concerns and establishing trust throughout the pre-admission process.
- Conducted thorough assessments during pre-admission testing to identify and resolve potential issues, thereby decreasing procedure cancellations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining pre-admission testing process, supporting departmental objectives.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and laboratory results to assess treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care strategies and improve overall outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Closely monitored hemodynamic parameters during dialysis sessions, making necessary adjustments based on individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments before initiating dialysis treatment, ensuring proper preparation and minimizing risks of complications.
- Maintained timely documentation of all treatments provided, supporting accurate billing processes and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and trainings to stay current on best practices in acute dialysis nursing.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
RNNetwork Travel Agency
Goldsboro, NC
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Contract with facilities in need to provide staffing relief and hemodialysis treatments to acute & chronic renal patients in an inpatient setting.
- Offered education and support to patient and family members on dialysis related topics.
- Monitored patient response to treatment and modified care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to dialysis patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed nursing notes/documentation in EMR.
- Conducted pre- and post-dialysis assessments to assess patient's response to treatment.
- Performed laboratory tests and interpreted results.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered medications, monitored IVs, and performed other nursing related duties.
- Demonstrated proficiency in dialysis machine operation and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge in all areas of acute dialysis nursing and patient care including CVAD access and hemodialysis treatments.
Travel Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Fayetteville, NC
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Contract with facilities in need to provide staffing relief and hemodialysis treatments to acute & chronic renal patients in an inpatient/chronic setting.
- Offered education and support to patient and family members on dialysis related topics.
- Monitored patient response to treatment and adjusted as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to dialysis patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed nursing notes/documentation in EMR.
- Conducted pre- and post-dialysis assessments to assess patient's response to treatment.
- Performed laboratory tests and interpreted results.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered medications, monitored IVs, and performed other nursing related duties.
- Demonstrated proficiency in dialysis machine operation and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge in all areas of acute dialysis nursing and patient care including CVAD access and hemodialysis treatments.
Clinical Manager- West Johnston Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care
Garner, NC
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Clinical Manager in charge of operations and accreditation of initial CMS survey.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Responsible for guiding staff through ND AC survey in conjunction with CMS regulatory survey.
- Completed employees’ performance reviews, staffing scheduling, patient admissions & discharges, monthly QAI meetings with disciplinary team, tracked medication inventory & ordering.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of clinical protocols.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Provided guidance to clinical staff on patient care and documentation.
- Monitored patient progress and provided guidance to clinical staff on patient care.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance and improvement programs.
- Created and maintained a safe and collaborative work environment.
- Monitored and evaluated clinical staff performance.
- Managed the scheduling of clinical staff and ensured adequate coverage.
- Resolved patient complaints and concerns in a timely manner.
Nocturnal Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Raleigh, NC
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated the ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations.
- Monitored and reported any changes in patient conditions to the supervising physician.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, adhering to medication safety protocols.
- Proficient in the administration of prescribed medications as well as recording and monitoring patient reactions.
- Championed a culture of safety and excellence in hemodialysis care through ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new hemodialysis staff members on best practices for patient care and treatment delivery.
- Participated in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of patient treatments and medications.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving minor machine malfunctions and alerting supervisors of major issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Experienced with operating dialysis machines, changing dialyzers, and monitoring patients during hemodialysis treatments.
- Experienced in taking vital signs and other measurements of patients during treatments and documenting results.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Raleigh, NC
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Offered education and support to patient and family members on dialysis related topics.
- Monitored patient response to treatment and adjusted protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to dialysis patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed nursing notes/documentation in EMR.
- Conducted pre- and post-dialysis assessments to assess patient's response to treatment.
- Performed laboratory tests and interpreted results.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered medications, monitored IVs, and performed other nursing related duties.
- Demonstrated proficiency in dialysis machine operation and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge in all areas of acute dialysis nursing and patient care including CVAD access and hemodialysis treatments.
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Raleigh, NC
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Offered education and support to patient and family members on dialysis related topics.
- Monitored patient response to treatment and modified approaches when indicated.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to dialysis patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed nursing notes/documentation in EMR.
- Conducted pre- and post-dialysis assessments to assess patient's response to treatment.
- Performed laboratory tests and interpreted results.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered medications, monitored IVs, and performed other nursing related duties.
- Demonstrated proficiency in dialysis machine operation and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge in all areas of acute dialysis nursing and patient care including CVAD access and hemodialysis treatments.
Nocturnal Dialysis RN
DaVita Durham West
Durham, NC
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Demonstrated the ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations.
- Monitored and reported any changes in patient conditions to the supervising physician.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, adhering to medication safety protocols.
- Proficient in the administration of prescribed medications as well as recording and monitoring patient reactions.
- Championed a culture of safety and excellence in hemodialysis care through ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new hemodialysis staff members on best practices for patient care and treatment delivery.
- Participated in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of patient treatments and medications.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving minor machine malfunctions and alerting supervisors of major issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Experienced with operating dialysis machines, changing dialyzers, and monitoring patients during hemodialysis treatments.
- Experienced in taking vital signs and other measurements of patients during treatments and documenting results.
Outpatient Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Fairmont, NC
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Assisted with the management of other dialysis-related complications.
- Skilled in providing patient education and support to ensure adherence to recommended diet and lifestyle changes.
- Utilized various dialysis machines such as Baxter, Gambro and Fresenius.
- Assisted with the management of dialysis-related infections.
- Skilled in assessing and monitoring patient's vital signs and fluid balance during treatments.
- Demonstrated the ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations.
- Monitored and reported any changes in patient conditions to the supervising physician.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, adhering to medication safety protocols.
- Proficient in the administration of prescribed medications as well as recording and monitoring patient reactions.
- Championed a culture of safety and excellence in hemodialysis care through ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new hemodialysis staff members on best practices for patient care and treatment delivery.
- Participated in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of patient treatments and medications.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving minor machine malfunctions and alerting supervisors of major issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Experienced with operating dialysis machines, changing dialyzers, and monitoring patients during hemodialysis treatments.
- Experienced in taking vital signs and other measurements of patients during treatments and documenting results.
Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice of Scotland County
Laurinburg, NC
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Provided compassionate, hands-on care to terminally ill patients in an inpatient setting.
- Provided education to family members regarding patient care and support techniques. and patients on the death and dying process and explained measures taken to keep patient comfortable.
- Provided patient and family education on disease processes and treatments.
- Monitored patient's conditions and reported changes to the physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet the needs of the patient.
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- Assisted with patient and family education on end-of-life care.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Scotland Memorial Hospital
Laurinburg, NC
09.2008 - 11.2009
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients in a 32 bed progressive care unit.
- Assisted in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Assessed patients' conditions, developed and implemented patient care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided patient and family education about disease processes, treatments, and self-care.
- Administered blood and blood products as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Monitored and adjusted intravenous drips and medications.
- Utilized the electronic medical record to document patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities.
Circulating Nurse
Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, NC
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Utilized advanced monitoring techniques to ensure patient safety during anesthesia administration.
- Educated patient and family members on pre- and post-operative care.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room during a variety of different surgical procedures.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to provide the highest quality of patient care.
- Monitored patient safety and comfort during surgery.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
Education
Master's - Nursing Education
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WV Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV01-2007
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Patient care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Collecting vitals
- Physical assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Surgical procedures
- Immunization administration
- Diagnostic testing
- Infection control measures
- Health promotion
- Procedure preparations
- Performing ekgs
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- EMR systems
- Team coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Clinical decision-making
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau
North Carolina Nurses Association
American Nephrology Nursing Association
Certification
BLS Certification
Languages
English: Native
Timeline
Pre-Admission Testing RN
UNC Health Johnston
08.2025 - Current
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care
01.2023 - 07.2025
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
RNNetwork Travel Agency
04.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2022 - 03.2022
Clinical Manager- West Johnston Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2021 - 12.2021
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2016 - 12.2018
Nocturnal Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
09.2015 - 05.2021
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2015 - 12.2016
Nocturnal Dialysis RN
DaVita Durham West
07.2013 - 12.2014
Outpatient Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2011 - 05.2013
Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice of Scotland County
06.2009 - 09.2011
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Scotland Memorial Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2009
Circulating Nurse
Moore Regional Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WV Wesleyan College
Master's - Nursing Education
Queens University of Charlotte