Nancy Shaughnessy
Saint Petersburg
Summary
Compassionate LPN with a proven track record at Bay Pines VA Medical Center, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and relationship building, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering trust with patients and families during challenging times. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bay Pines VA Medical Center
08.1994 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Health Institute of Tampa Bay
St Petersburg, FloridaSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Mental health support
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Cardiac care
Timeline
LPN
Bay Pines VA Medical Center
08.1994 - Current
No Degree - LPN
Health Institute of Tampa Bay
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