Cheré Shaw
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering over 30 years of proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Patient-focused Correctional Nurse delivering more than 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Knowledgeable about interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing CCHCS medical and mental health patient-population's care and support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional RN
Supplemental Health Care
09.2018 - Current
- Interdisciplinary collaboration to provide safe, quality care
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Stabilize patient's suffering from traumatic events and injuries prior to hospital transfer
- Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Create and implement care plans for patients suffering from acute and chronic conditions
- Accurately document treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Executed institutional prevention and health promotion programs to improve health-related issues and conditions.
SRN II
CCHCS
04.2007 - 10.2016
- Provided leadership to multi-disciplinary teamas D.O.N. for activation of 50 bed Correctional Treatment Center
- CCHP
- Ensured Departmental Policy, HIPPA, Title 15, Title 22, State Contract, and Board Compliance
- Effectively supervised RNs, LVNs, PTs, CNAs, and administrative staff in all departments
- Liaison to assist in implementation/training of Pilot Programs (i.e. Maxor, TeleStaff, EMR, CTC, MHCB, PIP)
- Autonomous Institutional Staffing and Supervision
- ACLS Certified
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Correctional OCN
Newport Oncology And Healthcare
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Facilitated Specialty Clinic for Oncology and Hematology Care in CDCR facilities in Northern/Central Regions
- Administered IV chemotherapeutic agents and supportive medication regimens
- Applied Nursing Process
- Provided education to patients and correctional nursing staff on disease specific therapy and symptom management
- Oncology Nurse Certified
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Staff Nurse II
Northbay Medical Center
09.1991 - 05.2001
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals experiencing acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as airway management, wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- ACLS and Telemetry Certified
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Fairfield2010
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA1991
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Medical/MH Nursing Process
- Infection Prevention and Control Procedures
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Education
- Quality Improvement
- EHRS Patient Charting and Reporting
- Medication Administration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Dependable
Certification
- Registered Nurse, License #471125
- Public Health Nurse, Certification #86315
- AHA Basic Life Support - 2024
Timeline
Correctional RN
Supplemental Health Care
09.2018 - Current
SRN II
CCHCS
04.2007 - 10.2016
Correctional OCN
Newport Oncology And Healthcare
06.2001 - 06.2004
Staff Nurse II
Northbay Medical Center
09.1991 - 05.2001
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Solano Community College
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