Shana Harbison
Ooltewah,USA
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with focused experience in Emergency Department settings. Equipped with critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills, excelling at prioritizing patient care needs under high pressure situations. Known for exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes in previous roles. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parkridge North Freestanding Emergency Department
Chattanooga, Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
- Triage patients to assess urgency of care needs.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
- Collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
- Provide critical care in high-pressure situations.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
Manchester, TN
05.2015 - 11.2022
- Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
- Evaluated patients throughout aircraft transports to trauma centers for treatment.
- Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation.
- Assessed patients immediately to determine best facilities for transport.
- Restocked flight bags and cleaned and maintained aircraft equipment to prepare for next flight.
- Adjusted therapies during transport to respond to changes in patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Uphold patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Supervised and mentored many employees in ER department through continuous training and open communication.
- Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on many incoming patients daily.
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
Manchester, TN
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
- Evaluated patients throughout aircraft transports to trauma centers for treatment.
- Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR and endotracheal intubation.
- Assessed patients immediately to determine best facilities for transport.
- Restocked flight bags and cleaned and maintained aircraft equipment to prepare for next flight.
- Adjusted therapies during transport to respond to changes in patient outcomes.
- Utilized nursing processes to deliver quality care to critically ill or injured patients aboard fixed-wing aircraft, rotor-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Provided training and supervision to numerous new staff.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
03.2002 - 12.2007
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Uphold patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Supervised and mentored new employees in ER department through continuous training and open communication.
- Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on incoming patients daily.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
11.2005 - 11.2007
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on incoming patients daily.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
Jasper, TN
03.2001 - 11.2005
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Consulted with licensed practitioners to evaluate, plan and implement patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
08.1998 - 02.2001
- Began my nursing career and eventually became a relief charge nurse.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
- Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Oversaw operations of talented team of nurses and patient care technicians, verifying proper staffing and allocation of resources within a 28 bed medical-surgical floor.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN06.2007
Flight Nurse - Critical Care Nursing
Air Evac Flight Training School
O'Fallon, MO06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.1998
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Examination
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Treatment Preparation
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Oversight
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Relationship building
Certification
• Licensed EMT, 2007-2022
• Certified Emergency Nurse
• Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parkridge North Freestanding Emergency Department
11.2022 - Current
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
05.2015 - 11.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
06.2013 - 05.2015
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
07.2007 - 06.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
11.2005 - 11.2007
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 12.2007
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
03.2001 - 11.2005
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
08.1998 - 02.2001
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Chattanooga State Community College
Flight Nurse - Critical Care Nursing
Air Evac Flight Training School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College