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Shameka Thompson RN-BC

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with several years of healthcare clinical experience bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Successful in providing accurate and effective cluster care, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care within a hospital, urgent care, rehabilitative and primary care setting.

Work History

Registered Nurse

UVA Encompass Inpatient Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
03.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Registered Nurse, PRN

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Charlottesville, VA
04.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Registered Nurse - OR and Recovery, PRN

Planned Parenthood
Charlottesville, VA
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude
  • Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols
  • Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions

Registered Nurse Extern/Medical Assistant

MedExpress Urgent Care
Charlottesville, VA
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Oversaw processes for medical testing, physical exams and immunizations.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Miami Regional University
Miami, FL
05.2022

Skills

  • Screening, Assessments and Evaluations
  • Bedside Monitoring
  • Infusions
  • Multitasking
  • Patient/Family Education and Teaching
  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Discharge Planning/Teaching
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse, Virginia with Multistate - License #0001319113 

AHA HeartCode Complete BLS - Expiration Date 04/30/2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse - OR and Recovery, PRN

Planned Parenthood
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, PRN

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

UVA Encompass Inpatient Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse Extern/Medical Assistant

MedExpress Urgent Care
02.2023 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Nursing

Miami Regional University

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