Shana Turpin

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• I transitioned from my position as a CNA to LPN as I graduated school.

• I started as a LPN working full time through the ADN program, and transitioned to a RN roll. I was employed at both McLeansboro and Enfield IL Peterson Nursing homes. I worked both full time and PRN.
• Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
• Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.

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• Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult and pediatric medical and surgical patients.
• Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.

• I started my career on the Medical/Surgical unit. I was crossed trained into the Orthopedic unit and ICU. I maintained full time and PRN employment. I transitioned into a full time ER nurse after returning from Good Samaritan Hospital.
• Relief Charge Nurse in ER, Medical/Surgical and Orthopedic units.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.

• Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
• Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
• Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 4 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.

• Expedited response times for emergencies during hemodialysis sessions by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment use.
• Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening, empathy, and encouragement throughout their treatment journey.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans were followed accurately.
• Contributed to high-quality patient care by consistently adhering to facility policies and procedures, as well as regulatory guidelines.
• I worked inpatient acute setting at SIH and HRMC.

• Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
• Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
• Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
• Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients with various conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Reduced complications by proficiently managing ventilator settings and adjusting medications according to patient response.
• Main service areas I work in are Critical Care, Emergency department, Progressive Care Unit along with med/surg, Telemetry and inpatient Rehab.