Sashana Wisdom
Columbus,GA
Summary
Professionally trained, compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 11+ years of experience. Proven team player with strong organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills in fast paced, high stressed, emergent and high patient load setting while delivering high quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Managed a caseload of 4 patients simultaneously, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advanced patient education efforts by developing customized discharge instructions that addressed each individual''s unique health needs and promoted adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Contract)
St Francis Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Expedited critical decision making through precise communication with physicians regarding patients'' conditions, changes, and response to treatment.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development within the field of trauma nursing.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of trauma care through participation in professional organizations, conferences, seminars, and relevant certification programs.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring and accurate documentation of vital signs, lab results, and medical history.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure when managing multiple patients simultaneously during high-acuity situations or periods of increased workload in the trauma center environment.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, providing emotional support, and creating a comfortable environment during their stay in the trauma center.
- Promoted a culture of quality improvement through participation in ongoing education programs, skill-building workshops, and performance evaluations.
- Contributed to positive work atmosphere by building trusting relationships with colleagues from various departments, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
- Assembled and used various types of medical equipment to treat and rehabilitate injuries and diseases in patients.
- Recorded, monitored and documented symptoms and changes in patients' conditions to communicate concerns to assigned physician.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments such as treating bedsores, taking vitals, dressing wounds, giving enemas, and performing catheterizations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed a caseload of 4 patients simultaneously.
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Franciscan St. James Health
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients, closely monitoring vital signs and administering necessary treatments.
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients, closely monitoring vital signs and administering necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Prevented potential adverse events through vigilant monitoring of patients'' conditions, recognizing early warning signs of complications or deterioration, and initiating appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Efficiently managed resources, including medical supplies and equipment inventory levels, contributing to cost-saving measures within the department.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients, closely monitoring vital signs and administering necessary treatments.
- Efficiently managed resources, including medical supplies and equipment inventory levels, contributing to cost-saving measures within the department.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jackson Hospital And Clinic
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospital Of The West Indies
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of The West Indies, Mona
St Andrew, Jamaica11.2012
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion and management
- End of life care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Trauma Nursing
- Compassionate Care
- Ethical Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Triaging
Accomplishments
Recipient of Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence ( Jackson Hospital and Clinic, 2018)
License & Certifications
- Georgia Board of Nursing (Mutistate/ Nurse License Compact eNLC) RN 301712, expiration: 01/31/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association, expiration: 01/31/2025
- BLS, American Heart Association, expiration: 01/31/2025
- PALS, American Heart Association, expiration: 01/31/2025
- TNCC, Emergency Nurses Association, expiration: 01/20/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Contract)
St Francis Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2024
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Franciscan St. James Health
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2022
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
05.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jackson Hospital And Clinic
03.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospital Of The West Indies
03.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of The West Indies, Mona
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