Shakela Harris
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Hale County Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and emergency response. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and emotional intelligence, enhancing patient care through meticulous medication administration and compassionate support. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and safety measures. Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Whitfield Regional Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to patient confidentiality requirements in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and ethical practices in all aspects of psychiatric care delivery.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitored side effects, and adjusted dosages as needed to optimize therapeutic results.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses, medications, potential side effects, and available resources to promote self-advocacy in managing their mental health needs.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing and monitoring mental health conditions, identifying risk factors, and formulating individualized treatment plans.
- Served as a resource for colleagues in understanding complex psychiatric issues, promoting continued professional development within the nursing staff.
- Evaluated patient progress by regularly reviewing treatment goals and adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among patients by providing education on stress management techniques, sleep hygiene, and other factors impacting their mental wellbeing.
- Applied evidence-based nursing practices consistently while providing high-quality care tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients with complex comorbidities that addressed both physical and mental health needs.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Hale County Hospital
01.2024 - 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hale County Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Baker
Treats By Kee
04.2013 - Current
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
- Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for essential ingredients and supplies.
- Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
- Developed creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing bakery sales.
- Participated in local food fairs to promote bakery, resulting in increased foot traffic and sales.
- Initiated customer feedback system to gather insights on product preferences and areas for improvement.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in baking area, meeting health and safety standards.
- Implemented system for tracking ingredient usage, reducing costs by optimizing order quantities.
- Increased customer satisfaction with friendly and efficient service.
- Enhanced bakery's reputation for quality by consistently producing high-standard baked goods.
- Leveraged social media to showcase bakery creations, significantly increasing online engagement and inquiries.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Customized cake designs according to customer requests, increasing satisfaction and repeat business.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
- Determined baking times for various items.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Haven
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
Thomasville, AL08-2023
High School Diploma -
Robert . C . Hatch High School
Uniontown, AL05-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Emergency procedures
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Emotional intelligence
- Long-term care
- Call triaging
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Whitfield Regional Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hale County Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hale County Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Haven
02.2018 - 06.2018
Baker
Treats By Kee
04.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Robert . C . Hatch High School
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