SHAKIRA BLACKMON
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional DSD/ IP Consultant
Generations Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
- Insure adherence to relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to nursing staff including orientation of new nursing leaders.
- Serve as a resource to facility leadership offering advice on nursing best practices, staffing and problem solving.
- Travel to multiple facilities within assigned region to conduct on site assessments, training and support.
- Analyze outcome data and identify areas for improvement, implement strategies to enhance patient care and staff performance.
- Assess and evaluate clinical practices, patient care, overall quality of nursing services in assigned facilities.
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Director of Staff Development/ Infection Preventionist
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehab
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.
- Coordinate completion of and process employment – related documentation.
- Plan, conduct and document all required in-service and education programs.
- Manage antibiotic stewardship program and coordinate infection control programs.
- Supervise staff.
- Develop and direct orientation programs for all personnel in accordance with established policy and procedure.
- Pass meds, perform and assist MD with wound treatments.
- Document relevant changes in condition and treatment needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
- Organize and update employee files.
- Plan and organize CNA activities.
- Provide in-service training per Title 22 regulations and state guidelines.
- Regular rounding and observe delivery of patient care
- Supervisor: Adam Brown (510) 488-0420
LVN-Skilled Home Health Nurse Supervisor
Continuity Home Care Nurses
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Completed initial assessments for a patient and family to determine an address individual home care needs.
- Support patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort in quality of life and reduce pain.
- Managed and treated various types of wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Administered medications accurately and safely following prescribed guidelines.
- Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and support services.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Provided training and supervision to CNAs, LVNs and caregivers in home care settings.
- Supervisor: Maryanne Sawoski (818)753-5106
LVN-Healthcare Educator
Genesis Medical Education Consultants
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Plan and prepare visual aids and instructional content.
- Provide CEUs and refresher courses for RNs and LVNs who are either just starting out or returning to the field of nursing.
- Conduct Wound Care courses and co-l instruct IV & Phlebotomy courses.
- Assess for comprehension and remediate as needed.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Collaborate with specialists to create updated and impactful educational content.
- Supervisor: Leslie S. (949)400-4316
LVN-Vocational Nursing Instructor
NorthWest College
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Instructed students by lecture, demonstration, and use of technology.
- Created relevant lesson plans and assigned meaningful homework.
- Develop curriculum and lesson plans that observe BVNPT and CDPH objectives.
- Participated in planning and implementing courses for continued education of nursing curriculum.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conducted thorough retention assessments.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based best practices.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student’s knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Taught nursing students how to perform clinical skills and infection control.
- Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class online or during establish consultation hours.
- Supervisor: Name Unknown. (951)324-4157
LVN- Advice Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Referral management.
- Analyzed patient risk factors and generated educational and instructional tools.
- Trained incoming staff and participated in evaluations.
- Prepared and disseminated goal specific care plans and assessment flowsheets to providers under the direct supervision of the Medical Director.
- Documented patient calls with detailed progress notes in EMR.
- Provided telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Triage.
- Reviewed records and requested appointments, prescriptions, consultations, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Cal State University
San Bernardino, CA01.2018
AS - Social and Behavioral Science
San Bernardino Valley College
01.2016
AS - Biological and Physical Science
San Bernardino Valley College
01.2015
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Summit Career College
Colton, CA01.2003
Skills
- Supervision
- Knowledge in Wound Care and Infection Control
- Course material development
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Licensed Vocational
- Nurse Director of Staff Development
- Infection Preventionist (CDC) Wound Care Certified
- (WCEI) IV/ Phlebotomy
- American Heart Association CPR Instructor
Timeline
Regional DSD/ IP Consultant
Generations Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Director of Staff Development/ Infection Preventionist
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehab
10.2021 - 07.2024
LVN-Skilled Home Health Nurse Supervisor
Continuity Home Care Nurses
06.2017 - 07.2021
LVN-Healthcare Educator
Genesis Medical Education Consultants
01.2017 - 01.2020
LVN-Vocational Nursing Instructor
NorthWest College
01.2016 - 01.2018
LVN- Advice Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
AS - Social and Behavioral Science
San Bernardino Valley College
AS - Biological and Physical Science
San Bernardino Valley College
Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined
Summit Career College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Cal State University
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