Shameika Allen
Apopka,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and infection control measures. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective team coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions to provide timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing recovery processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient care delivery and clinical efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and teamwork.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and interventions for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems effectively for accurate documentation and communication of patient information.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring vital signs, lab results, and medical interventions.
Health Unit Coordinator
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
06.2015 - 01.2024
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions for patients and families.
- Managed communication between healthcare teams and patients, enhancing information flow and patient satisfaction.
- Scheduled appointments, procedures, and tests, optimizing resource allocation within the unit.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation, supporting compliance with regulatory standards.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Altamonte Springs, FL05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, FL05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Performing ekgs
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2024 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
AdventHealth
06.2015 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences
University of Florida