Shanay L. Herring
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated, registered nurse with 5.5 years of expertise in the field, complemented by 7 years of prior experience as an LPN. Passion for nursing drives me to seek a position where I can effectively utilize my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact within a company. Strong commitment to providing exceptional care and ensuring patient well-being. Eager to contribute expertise as a valuable asset to an organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Oncology / Registered Nurse
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Cared for acutely ill and post-surgical patients.
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments addressing patient needs.
- Administered prescribed medications.
- Managed delivery and monitoring of blood products.
- Managing patient controlled analgesics and nerve blocks
- Managing drains, wounds, nasogastric and peg tubes.
- Intravenous insertions and phlebotomy
- Worked alongside multiple teams to enhance overall patient outcomes.
- Training newly hired nurses and orienting them to the unit and the patient population.
Internal Staffing Nurse
AHN
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Worked in telemetry and step-down units at various AHN hospitals on a rotational basis every 6-12 weeks.
- Cared for acutely ill and post-surgical patients.
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments addressing patient needs.
- Administered prescribed medications.
- Managed delivery and monitoring of blood products.
- Managing patient controlled analgesics and nerve blocks
- Managing drains, wounds, nasogastric and peg tubes.
- Intravenous insertions and phlebotomy
- Worked alongside multiple teams to enhance overall patient outcomes
Emergency Room Nurse
UPMC Passavant
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Prioritized patient care based on assessments in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Supported emergency procedures at the bedside through detailed patient evaluations.
- Administered medications.
- Collaborated with patients, families, physicians, social work professionals, and various departments.
- Operated in various sections of the ED, including fast track and holding.
- Implemented diverse clinical tasks such as EKGs, monitoring cardiac rhythms, performing pacing procedures.
Quality Improvement Nurse
Metro Community Health Center
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided telephone-based triage services to patients across age groups.
- Educated patients and families on various disease processes, medications, medication self-injection, and vaccinations.
- Coordinated patient care to complete routine screenings such as mammograms.
- Coordinated home health care services and built connections with local providers.
- Implemented improvements based on thorough analysis of quarterly data and collected feedback from patients and peers.
- Held quarterly quality improvement meetings with the interdisciplinary team including all of the facility’s physicians, management and IT.
- Oversaw the environment for optimal working conditions, focusing on turnover metrics.
- Reviewed and implemented safety guidelines to ensure patient and employee safety.
- Oversaw staff communication to secure positive patient results.
LPN
The Children's Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Providing care to pediatric patients on an inpatient behavioral unit
- Medication administration
- ADLs, vitals, phlebotomy
- Head to toes assessments
- Participate in safety supported and maintained15 minute safety checks
- Held group therapy and coordinated daily activities on the unit
LPN
Hilltop Community Healthcare Center
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Conducted telephone triage for pediatric patients occasionally assisting adults.
- Educated patients and families effectively.
- Administered regular vaccinations to children according to CDC recommendations.
- Conducted phlebotomy and in-house laboratory work.
- Enhanced scheduling and communication for patient services.
- Managed inventory for both private and state-funded vaccines and coordinated the vaccine distributions processes.
Education
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Ohio Valley School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05.2019
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Greater Johnstown Career and Tech Center
Pittsburgh, PA10.2012
Skills
Strong Verbal Communication
Proficient in Task Management
Enthusiastic Knowledge Share
Quick Learner
Certification
- Registered Nurse-State of Pennsylvania
- RN723842
- Issued09/03/2019 Expiration-10/31/2026
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Timeline
Internal Staffing Nurse
AHN
11.2022 - Current
Quality Improvement Nurse
Metro Community Health Center
08.2021 - 11.2022
Emergency Room Nurse
UPMC Passavant
06.2021 - 11.2022
Surgical Oncology / Registered Nurse
UPMC
05.2019 - 08.2021
LPN
The Children's Institute
08.2017 - 05.2018
LPN
Hilltop Community Healthcare Center
05.2013 - 07.2017
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Ohio Valley School of Nursing
Nursing Diploma - undefined
Greater Johnstown Career and Tech Center