Shanakaye Evans
Nurse Extern
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Extern with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. In addition having the ability to offer proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with over 1 year of experience working in high patient volume environment under supervision of Registered Nurses.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Brandon, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or signs of trauma.
- Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition, and evaluating safety concerns.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information
- Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages to protect patient wounds and prevent infections.
- Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL 08.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL 08.2016 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Kathleen High School
Lakeland, FL 10.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Collecting vitals
Patient and family advocacy
Sanitation
EMR / EHR
Feeding assistance
Transporting patients
Supporting personal needs
Patient Assessments
Responding to emergencies
Observing responses
Documenting behaviors
Measuring bodily fluids
Recording vital signs
Medical terminology
Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
08.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Polk State College
08.2016 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Kathleen High School
10.2014 - 06.2016