Shamika Briscoe
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical experience in patient assessment, care coordination, and health education. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care. Committed to patient advocacy, improving outcomes, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing, wellness, and overall patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager Med-Tele
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL
01.2024 - Current
- Established positive rapport with clients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Coordinated referrals for services such as home health agencies and community resources.
- Participated in quality improvement activities related to case management processes.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop treatment plans accordingly.
- Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between patients and families and healthcare providers.
- Identified potential barriers to success in order to proactively prevent problems before they arise.
- Reviewed medical records regularly in order assess appropriateness of care rendered by providers.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient's current health status to determine eligibility for case management services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions concerning patient care needs while adhering to established standards of practice.
- Created effective relationships with outside organizations, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and skilled nursing facilities, in order to ensure a smooth transition of care for discharged patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychological, and social conditions to identify appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all interactions with clients according to company policies and procedures.
- Advised families on how to access medical services within the community or other available support systems.
- Facilitated discharge planning by providing information about available options including home care and long-term care facilities.
- Provided emotional support during difficult conversations with family members regarding end-of-life decisions or other delicate topics.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance.
RN-MedSurg/Ortho/Neuro
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL
08.2022 - Current
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients
- Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications
- Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
- Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements
- Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
- Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team
- Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records
- Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
Central Intake Clinician
OCEANS HEALTHCARE
12.2020 - 02.2024
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform treatment planning
- Evaluated patients to determine need for transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities
- Answered and logged incoming inquiries via phone, fax and email
- Processed paperwork, obtained billing forms and secured confidential information
- Determined whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists
- Screened applicants and took initial information about demographic and historical data
Floor Nurse, Staff Developer, MDS Coordinator
LADY OF THE OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR
09.2012 - 12.2020
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations
- Participated in team meetings and provided input on deadlines, designs and enhancements
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews
- Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans for 126-bed facility
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations
- Trained staff members providing hands-on training experience and issuing training manuals
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
Field Nurse
LOVING HEARTS, LLC
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients
- Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications
- Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
- Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements
- Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
- Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team
- Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records
- Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SOUTH LOUISIANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lafayette, LATechnical Diploma - Practical Nursing
ACADIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Lafayette, LABachelor of Science in Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Detail oriented
- Effective Communicator
- Delegation
- Proficient with computers
- Time interdisciplinary team updates
- Patient and family advocacy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Post-op Care
Certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- Louisiana AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- IV Therapy Certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager Med-Tele
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL
01.2024 - Current
RN-MedSurg/Ortho/Neuro
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL
08.2022 - Current
Central Intake Clinician
OCEANS HEALTHCARE
12.2020 - 02.2024
Field Nurse
LOVING HEARTS, LLC
08.2015 - 12.2015
Floor Nurse, Staff Developer, MDS Coordinator
LADY OF THE OAKS RETIREMENT MANOR
09.2012 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
SOUTH LOUISIANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
ACADIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
McNeese State University