Shakena Jones, RN, BSN
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers quality care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated to providing patient care to the adult population.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - Current
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, work with EVDs and bolts.
- Monitor hemodynamics with flo-trac devices and arterial lines.
- Transport patients to CT scans, MRI’s, and to the operating room.
- Manage CRRT, orthopedic traction, arctic sun, BIS monitor, and train of 4
- Provide wound care and dressing changes to patients.
- Provide care to patients pre-operatively and post-operatively.
- Provide bed baths and post-mortem care.
- Serve as a nurse preceptor, resource nurse, and relief charge nurse to provide assistance to fellow nurses on the unit.Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapist, and nurse practitioners to care for patients.
Surgical Trauma Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered mediations by mouth, intravenously, subcutaneous, and intramuscularly.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans in collaboration with medical staff.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health System
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Administer medications, collaborate with physical therapists, physicians, and nursing assistants to provide care for patients.
- Lead patient assessments, tailor care plans, and address patient concerns to provide care towards their rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Capella University
West Columbia, SC01.2024
Associates Degree - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.2019
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.2014
Skills
- Administration of medications
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient transport
- Wound care management
- Care plan development
- Patient/Family education
- CRRT management
- BIS monitor/Train of Four management
- Orthopedic traction management
Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
Credentials
- RN
- BSN
Timeline
Surgical Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Grady Health System
02.2021 - Current
Surgical Trauma Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Grady Health System
08.2019 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health System
01.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Capella University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Midlands Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Clemson University