SHAKERRA LESLIE
Registered Nurse
RIVERVIEW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Agency /pier Diem
02.2018 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms of patients in critical condition, adjusting care protocols based on real-time data to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and IV fluids based on physician orders while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
REGISTERED NURSE ICU
ADVENT HEALTH WATERMAN
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Manage medication doses, anesthesia, and ventilator support for up to three patients.
- Monitors patients' progress and alerts attending physicians when sudden changes occur that call for emergency intervention.
- Document patient condition, procedures, and medication administrations.
- Educated patients and or family members on procedures and facility processes.
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Patient Safety
- Family education
- Time management
- Prepared patient for diagnostic testing and performed other duties as assigned by the physician.
Registered Nurse ICU/ER
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cariogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Set up and monitored life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, and pulse oximeter.
- Performed detailed physical and psychosocial assessments.
- Titration of drips
- Provided comprehensive patient care during scheduled shifts, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient progress in electronic health records.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse ICU
Ascension Providence
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Provide high quality care for acute patients with diversified needs.
- Performed assessments and appropriate medical interventions as needed.
- Monitored vital signs and notified physicians of any clinical changes.
- Effectively communicate with medical team and family regarding patients status.
- Administer medication, titration of drips.
Registered Nurse ICU
USC Verdugo Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Monitor vital signs and notify Intensivist of changes, assist Intensivist in emergent situations.
- Performed detailed physical and psychosocial assessments.
- Evaluate patients' conditions.
- Administer treatment and provide constant support during recovery.
- Titration of Drips.
- Document patient condition, procedures and medication administrations.
- Educated patients and or family members on procedures and facility processes.
Registered Nurse ICU
Titus Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepare and administers prescribed medications orally, subcutaneously or intravenously.
- Manage medication dose, anesthesia and ventilator support to up to three patients.
- Monitors patients progress and alerts attending physicians when sudden changes occur that calls for emergency intervention.
- Updates patients and family members regarding treatments and status.
- Performed detailed physical and psychosocial assessments.
- Maintained various tools and equipment.
Registered Nurse ICU
Advent Health Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed detailed physical and psychosocial assessments.
- Monitor vital signs and notify Intensivist of changes, assist Intensivist in emergent situations.
- Administer IV, oral and injection of medications as directed.
- Titration of Drips.
- Monitor telemetry and respond to emergent situations.
- Prone and code cool per protocol.
- Document patient condition, procedures and medication administrations.
- Educated patients and or family members on procedures and facility processes.
- Prepared patient for diagnostic testing and performed other duties as assigned by physician.
Registered Nurse/Med Tele
Amidon Nurse Staffing
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Proper administration of medication.
Registered Nurse
Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Organized and administered immunizations to patients.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital-Central Tampa
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored acute conditions.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
- Delegate CNA/PCT on tasks for Patient.
Registered Nurse
Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Documented concerns for physicians to review in advance.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
- Chronic patient care in med-surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 24 patients per shift.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Mountainside School of Nursing
Montclair, NJBachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UtahSkills
Wound care
Patient management
Care planning
Medication and IV administration
Emergency response
Critical care
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE ICU
ADVENT HEALTH WATERMAN
02.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse ICU/ER
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse ICU
Ascension Providence
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse ICU
USC Verdugo Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse ICU
Titus Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse ICU
Advent Health Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse/Med Tele
Amidon Nurse Staffing
12.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Agency /pier Diem
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital-Central Tampa
04.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Diploma - Nursing
Mountainside School of Nursing
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