PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Mamta Shah

Operation Smile
USA
2
Languages
34
years of professional experience

Registered Nurse with 30+ years of acute and community health experience seeking a PRN opportunity at Commonspirit Outpatient Clinics. Dedicated to providing safe, evidence based nursing care while supporting both patients and colleagues in a dynamic health care environment.

Work History

Registered Nurse

14 Years 9 Months
St. Anthony Summit Medical Center | 11.2011 - Current
  • Primary Care Clinic RN: Skilled in outpatient triage, care coordination, and chronic disease management. Experienced in administering immunizations, injections, wound care, and health screenings. Proficient in EHR documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Strong communicator with the ability to adapt in fast-paced clinical environments. Dates 05/2024-Current
  • Infusion Center RN: Facilitated the startup of a new infusion center. Provides outpatient infusion for chemotherapy, biologic modifiers, antibiotics, and phlebotomies. Education to families and patients on plan of care, medications, chemotherapy, biologic as well as care at home. Education to patients and families on treatment and resources available. Provide information on insurance coverage and the intricacies of insurance to help patients and families make informed decisions. Dates: 09/2019-05/2024 Currently PRN
  • PACU RN: Provides specialized pre and post anesthesia care. Perform comprehensive assessments including airway, hemodynamic stability, pain, neurological status and potential complications. Collaborate with OR team to provide individualized care plans. Dates: 09/2013-09/2015
  • House Manager: Provide administrative and clinical leadership for hospital operations ensuring safe efficient and high quality patient care across all units. Supervise and support nursing staff, addressing staffing needs, floating assignments and real time problem solving to maintain appropriate nurse to patient ratios. Coordinates patient flow and bed management, collaborates with physicians, charge and ancillary departments to optimize admissions, transfers and discharges. Serves as onsite administrative representative, handling patient/family concerns. Dates: 09/2015-9/2019

Medical Director

13 Years 9 Months
Summit in Honduras | 11.2012 - Current
  • Delivered medical outreach and health education to impoverished families and children in rural western Honduras, improving access to essential healthcare resources.
  • Empowered communities by creating opportunities and training for Health Care Guardians, enhancing healthcare support in rural areas.
  • Recognized for leadership and elected to Board Member position in 2023.
  • Chosen for Medical Director position to lead healthcare initiatives in 2024.
  • Organized the pharmacy by developing processes to keep track of inventory, to record the amount of medications used at each medical outreach, developed reordering spreadsheets, worked in collaboration with on-site clinic to coordinate ongoing patient care, maintained supplies for outreach, developed prescription pads that can be used in English, Spanish and for illiterate caregivers.

Registered Nurse: Volunteer

24 Years 11 Months
Operation Smile | 09.2001 - Current
  • Conducted nursing care for pre and post-op patients undergoing cleft lip and palate repairs across 30+ missions
  • Provided patient care and support during surgical procedures for children with cleft conditions.
  • Assisted in pre-operative assessments, ensuring thorough documentation of patient histories.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute treatment protocols effectively.

Registered Nurse

2 Years 5 Months
Shaw Cancer Center | 12.2021 - 05.2024
  • Facilitated patient comfort during treatments and care through culturally appropriate strategies
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
  • Reduced patient anxiety about treatments through kind, empathetic communication
  • Infused blood products, biological modifiers, and chemotherapy using the most up-to-date guidelines
  • Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
  • Provided education to patients and their families on medication side effects and disease process as well as nutrition and infection
  • Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
  • Provide education to patients and their families on medication side effects and disease process as well as nutrition and infection
  • Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team

Registered Nurse

7 Years 7 Months
Children's Hospital Colorado | 01.2005 - 08.2012
  • Returned to Children's Hospital of Colorado as travel nurse on Float Team for 13 weeks, providing flexible support across various units
  • Subsequently, accepted a position as a traveler on the Bone Marrow Transplant/Oncology floor as a traveler for 13 weeks
  • Oriented and worked on Medical, Surgical, Oncology, BMT, NICU, PICU, PACU, ED and cardiac step-down units
  • Oriented and worked on medical, surgical, oncology, BMT, NICU, PICU, PACU, ED, and cardiac step-down units, ensuring comprehensive patient care across specialties
  • Completed orientation to Network of Care Urgent Care & ED sites, enhancing understanding of patient flow and care protocols.

Bone Marrow Registry Volunteer

6 Years 2 Months
Love Hope Strength | 06.2006 - 08.2012
  • Supported bone marrow transplant registry drives to increase donor awareness
  • Answered medical and non-medical questions about bone marrow transplantation, fostering understanding and encouraging registration in the national registry
  • Demonstrated initiative by proactively identifying and pursuing opportunities for improvement. to set up and run drives independently.

Travel Registered Nurse

6 Months
Miller Children's Hospital | 06.2004 - 12.2004
  • Travel nurse in 171 bed children's hospital
  • Assigned to medical-surgical unit, floated to NICU and PICU to ensure adequate patient care coverage.
  • Managed care for patients in one of California's largest NICUs.

Travel Registered Nurse

2 Months
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital | 01.2004 - 03.2004
  • Served as travel nurse on 24-bed medical/surgical/overflow oncology unit in teaching and research-focused hospital, providing high-quality patient care and support in a dynamic environment.
  • Administered patient care plans, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for pediatric patients.
  • Led training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding processes and knowledge transfer.

Travel Registered Nurse

5 Months
Northern Michigan Hospital | 07.2003 - 12.2003
  • Provided nursing care on pediatric floor, managing adult medical-surgical patients, ENT, and OB overflow cases.
  • Provided support in NICU and Labor & Delivery to ensure patient care continuity.
  • Administered patient care plans and medications in accordance with established protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and safety measures.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions.

Travel Registered Nurse

3 Months
University of New Mexico | 04.2003 - 07.2003
  • Provided nursing care on pediatric floor in Level 1 trauma center, prioritizing education for patients and families.
  • Provided nursing care in step-down NICU and step-down PICU units.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers.

Travel Registered Nurse

5 Months
Marian Medical Center | 10.2002 - 03.2003
  • Delivered nursing care on pediatric flow, managing medical surgical and OB adult patient overflow.
  • Performed charge nurse duties and provided direct patient care.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
  • Monitored and assessed patients’ conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.

Registered Nurse

7 Years 2 Months
Silverlining Ranch | 06.1995 - 08.2002
  • Implemented health care screening and medical program for children battling cancer at a getaway camp in Aspen Colorado for winter and summer sessions.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans
  • Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies

Travel Registered Nurse

1 Month
Watsonville Community Hospital | 04.2002 - 05.2002
  • Filled an emergent short-term need as a travel nurse on a pediatric and adult medical-surgical floor
  • Mastered essential unit operations to work independently on a 4 week contract
  • Successfully secured 2 week extension following initial 4 week contract due to performance

Registered Nurse-Clinical Nurse III

5 Years 2 Months
St. John's Hospital | 09.1996 - 11.2001
  • Cross-trained as RN between Home Care & Hospice and Patient Care Unit, providing care for adult and pediatric populations.
  • Filled in as interim Nursing Supervisor for 9 months in the Home Care and Hospice Department
  • Assisted with Case Management orientation for new staff members to help cover staffing shortages
  • Provided nursing support during staffing shortages at nursing home in the nursing home as well as the front desk in times of need.

Travel Registered Nurse

1 Month
University of Wisconsin | 04.2001 - 05.2001
  • Worked as travel nurse on shared pediatric and pediatric oncology floor, providing specialized care to diverse patient population
  • Achieved hospital-based certification to independently administer chemotherapy, enhancing patient treatment options
  • Learned unit functions efficiently during a 4-week contract.

Registered Nurse

6 Months
Children's Hospital | 10.1995 - 04.1996
  • Provided nursing support across multiple units including PICU, medical-surgical, cardiac-burn, ortho-neuro-rehab, and oncology/hematology/BMT.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.

Registered Nurse-Clinician

1 Year 10 Months
University of Virginia | 06.1992 - 04.1994
  • Worked as a new graduate nurse on the Infant/Toddler Unit, providing care to young patients.
  • Cared for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis, ventilator support, chemotherapy, and post-operative care for kidney and liver transplants, cardiac, neurosurgical, spinal, GI, and endocrine procedures.
  • Advanced from New Graduate to Clinician III, enhancing clinical skills and responsibilities.

Education

BSN - Biology

University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | 06-1992

Honors: Sigma Theta Tau, School of Nursing Scholarship, Dean's List

Leadership award: Only given to three students in the graduating class. Was nominated by my nursing school professors.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration
Orthoglass splint placement
ACLS & PALS
Infusion management
Quality assurance processes
Health education program development
Critical thinking

Languages

Spanish
Conversational

Interests

Handicap Scuba Certified: Assist in taking disabled persons into the freedom of weightlessness in the underwater world.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: comradeship in physical chess.
Medical Volunteer Outreach Programs: Operation Smile & Summit in Honduras

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Shaw Cancer Center
12.2021 - 05.2024Read More

Medical Director

Summit in Honduras
11.2012 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

St. Anthony Summit Medical Center
11.2011 - CurrentRead More

Bone Marrow Registry Volunteer

Love Hope Strength
06.2006 - 08.2012Read More

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital Colorado
01.2005 - 08.2012Read More

Travel Registered Nurse

Miller Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2004Read More

Travel Registered Nurse

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2004Read More

Travel Registered Nurse

Northern Michigan Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2003Read More

Travel Registered Nurse

University of New Mexico
04.2003 - 07.2003Read More

Travel Registered Nurse

Marian Medical Center
10.2002 - 03.2003Read More

Travel Registered Nurse

Watsonville Community Hospital
04.2002 - 05.2002Read More

Registered Nurse: Volunteer

Operation Smile
09.2001 - CurrentRead More

Travel Registered Nurse

University of Wisconsin
04.2001 - 05.2001Read More

Registered Nurse-Clinical Nurse III

St. John's Hospital
09.1996 - 11.2001Read More

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital
10.1995 - 04.1996Read More

Registered Nurse

Silverlining Ranch
06.1995 - 08.2002Read More

Registered Nurse-Clinician

University of Virginia
06.1992 - 04.1994Read More

University of Rochester

BSN from Biology
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Mamta Shah