Shana Bates
Cary,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
UNC Rex Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Oversees various aspects of telemetry by managing arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assess and manages various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Uses critical thinking skills to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Guides patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administers medications via oral, IV, intramuscular injections, and feeding tubes and monitors responses.
- Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Collects blood and other laboratory specimens via intravenous, arterial and central lines and prepare for lab testing.
- Coordinates with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Identifies issues, analyzes information and provides solutions to problems.
- Cultivates interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Floats to medical surgical and step-down units and manages a caseload up to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Oversees delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administers blood products and monitors vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Administers controlled narcotics, inserts IVs, and performs catheterizations.
- Participates in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Effectively communicates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observes and documents patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborates with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advises patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications in various methods including feeding tube, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous drips and IV fluids.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Performed nursing duties such as medication administration, G-tube therapy, treatments, chart checks, and supervising the unit.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Care of Fayetteville
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered individualized nursing care for 20-30 geriatric patients by following treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, infections, and complications and optimize patient outcomes.
- Accurately documented patient information using Point Click Care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Effectively communicated with patients and their families on safe treatment of injuries, illnesses, and conditions to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Performed teaching to patients and families regarding self-care procedures and provided documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided one on one nursing care for student with autism and uncontrolled diabetes.
- Performed routine and emergency diabetic care tasks by implementing the doctor’s orders to increase or decrease blood sugars.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation regarding blood sugars, meal intakes and insulin administration.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities with students family and teachers.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Consulted with physicians, case managers, speech, physical and occupational therapists to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal medications, accu- checks, and injections.
- Taught patients and their family’s self-care procedures and additional therapy on outpatient basis.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN12.2021
Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC08.2016
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills
- Self motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize work, meet deadlines, multi-task, work independently and creatively problem solve
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Strong patient communication and patient education skills
- Strengthened verbal, written communications, and interpersonal skills
- Extensive experience supervising and coordinating with staff
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Ability to simultaneously manage various tasks with accuracy
Certification
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
UNC Rex Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2022
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions
06.2019 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2018 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Autumn Care of Fayetteville
07.2017 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Robeson Community College
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
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