Shanay Townsend
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Allegria at the Fountains
Atco, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Distributes and documents medications according to established standards and regulations.
- Providing nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards.
- Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed.
- Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care.
- Responds to emergency situations
LPN
Bayada Home Health Care
Voorhees, NJ
06.2012 - Current
- One on one care
- Administer medications and therapies in accordance with physicians’ orders.
- Accurately adheres to and maintains current physicians orders.
- Reports and documents changes in the patient’s medical condition.
- Maintains a professional rapport with patients supportive team.
Registered Nurse (Medsurg/Tele)
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Chester, PA
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Voorhees, NJ
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Develops, implements, and reviews nursing care plans
- Provides health care instructions and guidance to individuals and families in managing their health care needs.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
- Administer and monitor medications.
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health
Frankford, PA
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors, administer medications, and update physicians with observations and concerns.
- Respond to situations with urgency, competence, and practical approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Lab specimen collections, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources, International SOS
Joint Base MDL, NJ
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Facilitates patient flow during emergencies (Operation Allies Welcome), directing evacuations, admissions, and transfers.
- Respond to situations with urgency, competence, and practical approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Assess patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updating physicians with observations and concerns.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Educate patients about health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Review medical charts and requested appointments, prescriptions, and consultations for urgent need
- Collect lab specimens, ordering, and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results
- Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ10-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Ewing, NJ05-2020
Certificate - Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05-2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Immunization administration
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- State: NJ/Multi-State
- Expires: May 2027
- Registered Nurse
- State: PA
- Expires: October 2026
Timeline
LPN
Allegria at the Fountains
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Medsurg/Tele)
Crozer Chester Medical Center
02.2024 - 10.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
06.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health
05.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
General Healthcare Resources, International SOS
09.2021 - 03.2022
LPN
Bayada Home Health Care
06.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Certificate - Nursing
Camden County College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University