Shamika Austin
Orange
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented, adaptable Registered Nurse. Team player avid about providing high-levels of care to diverse populations. Hoping to improve on current nursing foundation and skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jersey City Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with other members of a trauma team during emergency situations providing care for patients with serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
- Managed a 70 bed Emergency Department as Charge Nurse
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Efficiently triaged patients according to the severity of their condition
- Trained new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques while maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere.
Registered Nurse
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Efficiently managed care of about 6-8 patients per shift with Strokes, Traumatic brain injuries, and Spinal cord injuries
- Instructed new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Perform duties as Admission nurse to admit about 10 patients into facility per day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Epic and Cerner documenting system
- Performing complex dressing changes
- Able to titrate IV Medication efficiently
Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse NJ, 26NR21245800
- Basic Life Support Provider, expires 07/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, expires 10/26
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), expires 11/26
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric course, expires 10/26
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), expires 11/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jersey City Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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