Shana Sellers
Valley Grande,AL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills, high-quality care, interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgement for 21 years. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Upstate Community Hospital
Syracuse, NY
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Druid City Medical Center, DCH
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Druid City Medical Center, DCH
Tuscaloosa, AL
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Melrose, MA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Melrose, MA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Michael Medical Center
Newark, NJ
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Danvers, MA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
RN Staff Nurse/Travel Nurse
Druid City Hospital
Tuscaloosa, AL
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Managed central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
- Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Prattville, AL
06.2014 - 09.2021
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Director of Nursing
Homestead Hospice
Selma, AL
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Reviewed incident reports as they arisen for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
- Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Homestead Hospice
Selma, AL
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family through dedicated listening, kind words and having patience.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aseracare Hospice
Selma, AL
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family through dedicated listening, kind words and patience.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
12.2008 - 02.2014
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 107-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Selma, AL08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia College Alabama
Selma, AL04.2018
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- IV and venipuncture certified
- SBAR communication
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Documenting vitals
- Medical assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Long-Term Care
- Taking vitals
- IV drug therapy management
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Intake and discharge
- Patient discharging
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Strong medical ethic
- Family and patient support
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Follow-up calls
- Immunization skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Diabetes management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient care planning
- Infectious disease control
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient relations
- Patient Care
- Flow sheet charting
Professional Experience/Training/Activities
Simulationsponsored by the National of Phi Delta Kappa Inc. at Concordia Co9llege Alabama -2017 AuburnTeachARama
Certification
- Alabama Board of Nursing 1-101369 MSL EXP: 12/31/2025
- New York Board of Nursing 897009-01. EXP: 06/30/2026
- ACLS Exp: 08/31/2026
- BLS Exp: 01/31/2025
- NIHSS Exp: 08/14/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Upstate Community Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Druid City Medical Center, DCH
09.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Druid City Medical Center, DCH
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Michael Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
RN Staff Nurse/Travel Nurse
Druid City Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Nursing
Homestead Hospice
03.2016 - 04.2017
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Homestead Hospice
12.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prattville Baptist Hospital
06.2014 - 09.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aseracare Hospice
09.2010 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Medical Center South
12.2008 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia College Alabama
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