Shakila McDaniel

• Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
• Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
• Provided emotional support to patients' families during difficult times.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
• Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
• Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
• Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Developed effective communication strategies with fellow healthcare professionals regarding patient status updates.
• Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
• Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
• Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.

• Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
• Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress in the medical record.
• Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitored for changes in patient status and responded appropriately per hospital protocols.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care that met patients' needs.
• Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
• Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
• Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists.
• Managed time efficiently while providing high quality patient care.
• Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
• Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by assessing responses to treatment modalities.
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on assigned unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
• Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
• Implemented appropriate pain management strategies based on individual patient needs.
• Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times.
• Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating pertinent information between shifts or departments.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

• Provides quality patient care in a 70-bed acute care hospital.
• Maintains and supports the standards of nursing care and practice to meet the healthcare needs of patients and families.
• Performs thorough assessment and communicates clinically relevant findings to the health care team accordingly.
• Provides teaching and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized care plan for patients.
• Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel.

• Provided high-quality care for acute patients in the hospital.
• Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate patient outcomes.
• Performed assessments and appropriate medical interventions as needed.
• Evaluated the patient's progress toward the attainment of expected outcomes.

• Manage and implement patient care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, and myocardial infarction.
• Provide post-operative care for cardiac postsurgical, valve replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Pacemaker placement, and PCI procedures.
• Delegate and supervised two patient care assistants per shift.
• Provided nursing care by completing physical assessments, patient education, administration of medications, and closely monitoring patient health status and recovery.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to formulate a plan of care based on patient needs.
• Educate patients based on their admitting diagnosis and patient needs.

Favorite Healthcare- Amita Oaks Hospital

Healthtrust- Southern Hills Hospital

• Provided high-quality care for critical care patients, enclosing all interventions within critical care RN scope of practice.
• Participates in code situations: BLS/ACLS certified.
• Manage ventilated/sedated patients, arterial, central, and other invasive lines, and continuous ECG monitoring.
• Manage all pharmacological drips, including vasoactive/sedative drips.
• Collaborated with physicians from all disciplines to provide/manage care for critically ill patients.
• Collaborative with and educates patient/family as appropriate in a critical care setting.

Krucial Staffing Agency- McAllen Medical Center, Shoreline Medical Center, UMC

Angel Care Staffing Agency- Memorial Hermann Medical

• Coordinate the compassionate care and treatment of COVID-19 patients in the Critical Care Unit in multiple facilities.
• Partnered with team members in achieving high-quality patient outcomes.
• Prioritized the daily flow of patients to maximize productivity within the fast-paced environment.

• Closely monitored patient vital signs and laboratory data for changes in condition, including sepsis or shock; coordinated appropriate interventions and informed physicians of issues when necessary.
• Oversaw the setup and utilization of medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
• Safely administered medication via intravenous/ oral injections or gastric tubes in adherence to doctor orders.
• Skillfully developed and implemented care and treatment plans to facilitate patient health and recovery.
• Maintained accurate and updated records of patient medical histories, medication, and assessment findings.
• Properly educated patients and families about conditions and procedures to reduce discomfort and concern.
• Offered the necessary resources and training for new hires to succeed in meeting patient care outcomes, interventions, and treatment plans.
• Consistently ensured daily operations comply with nursing practice protocols, regulations, and procedures.
• Actively assisted physicians with performing bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
• Continuously strengthened existing skills while participating in continuing education and training sessions.

• Remained highly confidential when handling sensitive records of patients' conditions and vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Evaluated patient conditions to identify effective care and treatment techniques.
• Promptly responded to patient medical emergencies or crises.
• Worked collaboratively with healthcare staff in dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, rubbing with alcohol, or performing catheterizations.
• Assisted patients with everyday living activities, including bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing, or walking.
• Effectively managed, motivated, and coached high-performance teams of nurses' aides and assistants.