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Shanay Cook

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Proactive LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience in juvenile detention and geriatric care, skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration. Proven ability to optimize staff productivity, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Strong mentor and communicator dedicated to advancing patient outcomes. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Charlotte Health and Rehab Center
05.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Juvenile Detention Nurse

Staff Today INC
02.2021 - 06.2022

assessment of juvenile entering detention, administer medications, treat wounds.

LPN Charge Nurse

The Guilford House
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • 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.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12.2026

LPN

Stone Academy - Hamden
West Haven, CT
12.2013

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • End of life care
  • Policy compliance
  • Health Promotion
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Charting
  • Wound Care
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Team Collaboration
  • Reliability

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Charlotte Health and Rehab Center
05.2022 - Current

Juvenile Detention Nurse

Staff Today INC
02.2021 - 06.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

The Guilford House
08.2019 - 01.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

LPN

Stone Academy - Hamden
Shanay Cook