SHADAKA HOPKINS
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ascension at Home with Compassus, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and mentor junior staff, while fostering strong patient relationships. Committed to infection control and enhancing patient education, ensuring optimal care delivery and improved health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension at Home with Compassus
Nashville, TN
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient progress and interventions accurately.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for coordinated care efforts.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care delivery
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health
Nashville, TN
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure comprehensive health management.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs and established individualized goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and resource allocation.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and medication adherence strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on case management best practices and clinical guidelines.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/Team Lead
TN Oncology
Nashville, TN
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments following established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on infusion procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing
Nashville, TN03-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension at Home with Compassus
03.2022 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health
03.2022 - 10.2024
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/Team Lead
TN Oncology
05.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing