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Ormeka Shackelford-Thompson

Flint,MI

Summary

Self-motivated, dedicated and compassionate nursing professional experienced in maintaining composure and making accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, staff, students, patients, and visiting families. Proficient in strong prioritization, monitoring medications and multitasking skills. I have a sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty Nurse

HealthCall (Home Care)
Royal Oak, MI
05.2011 - Current
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Enhanced well-being through the delivery of compassionate care.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

Nurse/Adjunct CNA Instructor

Charter Health Care Training Center
Flint, MI
05.2017 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped residents use mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Nurse

Grand Blanc Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Grand Blanc, MI
05.2009 - 06.2014
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and collected vital signs while accurately documenting patient conditions.
  • Performed trach change and care, ostomy care, wound care, medication set-ups, ventilator monitoring, IV and g-tube administration and care.
  • Implemented comprehensive care strategies aimed at improving overall well-being for individuals by delivering compassionate and supportive services.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Education

License in Nursing - Nursing

Delta College
Bay City, MI
08-2008

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Physical Assessment
  • Care Plan Development
  • Seizure Management
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Changing tracheostomies
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Wound Management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Nasogastric tube insertion
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Ventilator care
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Policy and procedure compliance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse/Adjunct CNA Instructor

Charter Health Care Training Center
05.2017 - 03.2020

Private Duty Nurse

HealthCall (Home Care)
05.2011 - Current

Nurse

Grand Blanc Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2009 - 06.2014

License in Nursing - Nursing

Delta College

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