Paulina Shiver, BSN, RN
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in various fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members, through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to providing supportive care to patients and families during their end-of-life journey.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Inpatient Hematology/Oncology/Float
Mayo Clinic
02.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in hospital setting
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, target and hormone therapy, as well as stem cell transplants.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN-Inpatient Float Team/CDI Specialist
Moffitt Cancer Center
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Interacted directly with the Clinical Documentation Quality team & completed quality audits throughout the hospital addressing documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Provided education on proper documentation guidelines and ensured that documentation in medical records was appropriate.
- Using defined testing parameters, audited staff for accurate alignment to clinical policies and procedures
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating potential hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Direct patient care, as needed for all inpatient units in the hospital. Experienced in care for the following patients: medical/surgical requiring telemetry; Allogeneic and Autologous Blood and Marrow Transplant; CAR-T, hematology, chemotherapy and clinical trials protocol; head and neck, GI, GU and post op surgery patients; neurosurgical, gynecology, sarcoma, thoracic, breast, and postoperative thoracic and plastic surgery patients.
RN/Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care which included but not limited to symptom management, medication administration, education, and collaboration.
RN/ Hospice House
Lifepath Hospice
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care which included but not limited to symptom management, medication administration, education, and collaboration.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided comprehensive patient and family education on disease trajectories, and end-of-life care, empowering informed decision-making.
Polish/English Medical Interpreter
Language Services Associates
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided in-person medical interpreting to assist patients and their medical providers.
RN/Nurse Case Manager
Wellcare Health Plans
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Telephonically assisted Medicare and Medicaid members navigate their medical, psychological, financial, and social concerns
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team regarding member's health issues and provided appropriate resources to aid in their wellbeing.
RN /Telemetry-Stroke-Orthopedic
Mease Dunedin Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Direct patient care
RN /PRN Travel Nurse
Parallon Workforce
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Direct patient care in various HCA hospitals in Tampa Bay.
RN/Charge Nurse/Medical Surgical Unit
St. Anthony's Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Direct patient care
RN/LTC and Rehabilitation
Largo Rehabilitation
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Direct patient care focusing on the geriatric population.
LPN-Pediatric Home Health
Maxim Healthcare
07.2010 - 11.2010
- Direct care of patients in their home
- Provided total care to children with severe neurological disorders
- Duties included: Assessment, documentation, oral and parenteral medication administration, tracheostomy care and suctioning, and Gastrointestinal tube care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2011
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Everest Institute
Grand Rapids, MI05.2008
ELNEC Trainer Certification - undefined
01.2016
PCRN (Palliative Care Resource Nurse) certification - undefined
01.2016
FL State, RN9328266 -
01.2011
Associate of Liberal Arts -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2007
Skills
- End of life care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient/family advocacy and education
- Emotional awareness
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Excellent Communication
- EMR / EHR
- Data Collection
- Clinical assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Pain Control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Acute care expertise
- Precepting
- Case Management
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Licensed RN - FL State, RN9328266
- Basic Life Support
- PCRN (Palliative Care Resource Nurse) certification-awarded 2016
- ELNEC Trainer Certification- awarded 2016
Timeline
RN-Inpatient Hematology/Oncology/Float
Mayo Clinic
02.2024 - Current
RN/Inpatient Hospice Nurse
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
06.2020 - 12.2021
RN-Inpatient Float Team/CDI Specialist
Moffitt Cancer Center
07.2018 - 01.2024
RN/ Hospice House
Lifepath Hospice
03.2015 - 05.2019
Polish/English Medical Interpreter
Language Services Associates
03.2015 - 05.2018
RN/Nurse Case Manager
Wellcare Health Plans
01.2014 - 03.2015
RN /Telemetry-Stroke-Orthopedic
Mease Dunedin Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2013
RN /PRN Travel Nurse
Parallon Workforce
01.2013 - 07.2013
RN/Charge Nurse/Medical Surgical Unit
St. Anthony's Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2013
RN/LTC and Rehabilitation
Largo Rehabilitation
08.2010 - 08.2012
LPN-Pediatric Home Health
Maxim Healthcare
07.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Everest Institute
ELNEC Trainer Certification - undefined
PCRN (Palliative Care Resource Nurse) certification - undefined
FL State, RN9328266 -
Associate of Liberal Arts -
St. Petersburg College
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