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Serena Shaffer

San Jose,California

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over six months of experience delivering patient-centered care and advocacy to patients on a Medical Surgical unit at Regional Medical Center that also specializes in Trauma, Orthopedics, Surgery, and Neurology. Practices communicating effectively within an interdisciplinary team to provide the most effective and evidence-based care to all her patients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
  • 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 wound care, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Hospital Services Assistant II

O'Connor Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided ADL care to total-care patients on an adult Subacute unit.
  • Worked under registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses and reported changes in vital signs, mentation, or skin issues as needed for each patient.
  • Worked with patients with tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, and ventilators.

Caregiver

Private Client
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Cared for an elderly, quadriplegic man and helped him perform his activities of daily living including grooming, toileting, showering, feeding, transferring, and more.
  • Safely administered medications, performed straight catheterization with clean technique, and provided wound care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Medication and IV Administration with the 7 Rights
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Hospital Services Assistant II

O'Connor Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

Caregiver

Private Client
05.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

West Valley College

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