Shamiya Taver
Rochester,NY
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 8 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Highlands At Brighton
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Pratical Nurse/Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Self-employeed
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Medication administration, answering call lights, patient documentation and progress reports, team leadership role, administer injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular), monitor patient health, rehabilitation (post op).wound care, bg monitoring and administration of insulin.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroe Community Hospital
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Medication administration, answering call lights, patient documentation and progress reports, team leadership role, administer injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular), monitor patient health, rehabilitation (post op).wound care, bg monitoring and administration of insulin.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heather Heights Of Pittsford
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Medication administration, answer call lights, patient documentation and progress reports, team leadership role, administer injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular), monitor patient health
- (Memory care unit)
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monroe community hospital
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsibilities included, activities of daily living, trach care, answering call lights, patient documentation and progress reports, monitoring for changes in daily living.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure: Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use within the University of Rochester HemoDialysis Program
- Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment
- Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in according to applicable law, standards, or policies
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Education
Genesee community college
Batavia, NY05.2024
Rochester educational opportunity center
Rochester, NY01.2016
Monroe community college
Rochester, NY01.2011
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication Dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Catheter Care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing Treatments
- Health Education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Intake
- Preventive Care
- Caregiving skills
- Palliative Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Anatomy knowledge
- Patient Management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Mental Health Support
- Pediatric Care
- Home Health Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous Medications
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- Patient support
- Epic Systems
- Conditions Reporting
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Certified Nursing assistant, 2013
- ACLS certification, valid
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nursing
References
References Are Available Upon Request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Highlands At Brighton
08.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Pratical Nurse/Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Self-employeed
09.2016 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroe Community Hospital
09.2016 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heather Heights Of Pittsford
09.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monroe community hospital
06.2013 - 07.2015
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2009 - 09.2010
Genesee community college
Rochester educational opportunity center
Monroe community college
- Certified Nursing assistant, 2013
- ACLS certification, valid
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