Shanique Evans, MSN RN AGPNP CCRN
Summary
Seasoned Cardio-thoracic Registered Nurse, newly graduated Nurse Practitioner demonstrating expert medical terminology and acute care expertise. I excel in patient evaluation and intervention, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Renowned for high autonomy, critical thinking and effective communication, exceeding employer expectations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardio-thoracic Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell
11.2015 - Current
- Sustaining quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Implementing care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Partnering with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Quickly responding to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Administering different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Performing triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction
- Implementing interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Monitoring patient conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Measuring heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities
- Tracking findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
RN
BoroPark Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
RN
SeaCrest Health Center
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Ventilation (Tracheostomy Care suctioning)
- Administered medications (Tube Feeding)
- Injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous)
- Doctors order pick ups
- Charting
LPN
St. Barnabas Hospital for Rehabilitation and Long Term Care
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Administered Medications (Tube Feeding)
- Charting
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science, Advanced Nursing Practice
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Chicago, IL2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
The Bronx, NY12.2013
Skills
- Robotic Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting patient care
- Ventricular Assisted Devices management
- Valve Repair and procedure management
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- TAAAr, AAAr post op care and management
- Acute/Chronic disease prevention & management
- Heart transplant postoperative management
- Cardiac Catheterization patient care
- Treatment planning and patient education
- Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery patient care
- Diagnostic screenings
- Acute and chronic conditions
- Adult health management
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Compliance reporting expert
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Adult Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
Timeline
Cardio-thoracic Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell
11.2015 - Current
RN
SeaCrest Health Center
12.2014 - 09.2015
RN
BoroPark Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
09.2014 - 01.2016
LPN
St. Barnabas Hospital for Rehabilitation and Long Term Care
08.2012 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Masters of Science, Advanced Nursing Practice
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
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