Pamela Shaw
Memphis,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Bowden Gastro Associates
Memphis, TN
11.2018 - Current
- Perform physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provide patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintain a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assess patient complaints accurately and provide appropriate interventions.
- Use sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Memphis, TN
10.2003 - Current
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager
Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Collierville, TN
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided oversight and managed daily operations of a busy medical unit.
- Ensured implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and standards within the unit.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure proper care for patients.
- Supervised and trained staff on various nursing duties such as medication administration and wound care.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care for each patient based on their needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments and adjusted accordingly as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
Christian Care Center Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans including inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications, treatments &/or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts according to established protocols
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Education
Nursing Practice
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
Memphis, TN10-2017
Pharmacy Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
Memphis, TN10-2003
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Samples collection
- Health Education
- Wound Care
- Medical Records Management
- Counting narcotics
- Medication Dispensing
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Immunization Administration
- Palliative Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Walgreens "Big Shot" award for being a leading immunization technician
- ACLS Certification
Certification
- Wound care nurse certified
- BCLS certification
- ACLS Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager
Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Bowden Gastro Associates
11.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
Christian Care Center Of Memphis
11.2017 - 11.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Boots Alliance
10.2003 - Current
Nursing Practice
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
Pharmacy Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis
- Wound care nurse certified
- BCLS certification
- ACLS Certification
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