Phyllis Shaffer
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Catholic Health System, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Actively engaged in professional development, contributing significantly to team mentorship and comprehensive care planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health System
09.2001 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Daemen
Amherst, NY05.2009
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY05.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health System
09.2001 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Daemen
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Niagara County Community College
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