Shamecca Causey, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
APRN
Zachary,LA
Summary
A compassionate Nurse practitioner with 600 hours of clinical experience in primary care and 12 years of nursing experience including cardiology and perioperative care with a positive attitude that interfaces with families, patients, and interdisciplinary teams and demonstrates superior patient examination and care talents. Dedicated professional known for assisting patients in person, by phone or video chat, and through email. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Spine Hospital of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2021 - Current
- Perform assessment, evaluation, and documentation of patient's post-sedation status during post-procedure phase
- Administer additional pain meds and intravenous reversal agents under ACLS guidelines.
Cardiovascular Recovery Area
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Provide perioperative care for cardiovascular procedures
- Assume the role of charge nurse during the designated shift
- Serve as Preceptor for training and development of new staff nurses.
Heart and Vascular Ambulatory Unit
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Provide perioperative care for cardiovascular procedures
- Respond to STEMI alerts after hours and prepare Cath lab
- Assume role of charge nurse during a designated shift.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, personalized care tailored to individual needs.
Cardiovascular Step-down Unit
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided care to patients after cardiovascular and thoracic procedures/surgeries
- Maintain patient hemodynamic stability with proper nursing interventions as ordered.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
Education
Master of Science Nursing: Nurse Practitioner -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2023
Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing -
Louisiana State University Health Science Center
New Orleans, LA12.2017
Associate of Science Degree Nursing -
Our Lady of the Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2011
Skills
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Primary care
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Meditech
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- EMR / EHR
- Treatment Planning and Modification
- Preventive Healthcare
Clinical Rotation
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner, 2023
600 Clinical hours at Reddy Family Medical Clinic, Napoleonville, LA
- Performed evidenced-based primary care management for patients with various acute and chronic health conditions
- Comprehensive wellness and health screenings for patients 13 and older
- Conducted women's health screenings, including contraceptive counseling and Pap test
- Develop evidence-based care plans, including diagnostic testing and interpretation, medication management, referrals, and follow-ups
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners- current
- Registered Nurse: Louisiana, Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Current
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners | 2023
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. |2023
- Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners | 2023
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing | 2023
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Spine Hospital of Louisiana
01.2021 - Current
Cardiovascular Recovery Area
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Cardiovascular Step-down Unit
Baptist Medical Center South
02.2012 - 08.2012
Heart and Vascular Ambulatory Unit
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2018
Master of Science Nursing: Nurse Practitioner -
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing -
Louisiana State University Health Science Center
Associate of Science Degree Nursing -
Our Lady of the Lake College