Shanaya Cajuste

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with experience in psychiatric care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments. Proficient in evidence-based practices, patient advocacy, and crisis management.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse

UF Health Psychiatric Hospital

01.2024 - Current

Provide crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior to de-escalate situations safely.
Assess and monitor patients’ physical and mental health conditions to determine treatment needs.
Administer psychiatric medications to maintain patient safety and symptom management.
Monitor patients for withdrawal symptoms and medicate them appropriately.

Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands Hospital

07.2021 - 01.2024

Unit 65 Med-Surgical under Medicine Teaching service
Unit 62 Psych-Med-surgical unit under Hospital Service
Central Staffing Office – Med-surge float

Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
Educated patients on their care plan with other healthcare team members.
Assessed patient conditions through focused and comprehensive physical assessments.
Worked across various med-surgical units in the hospital based on staffing needs.
Treated patients with acute/chronic medical conditions such as COPD, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Pneumonia, etc.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Chamberlain University

Downers Grove, IL

09.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

05.2021

Skills

Certified Registered Nurse: Expires April 2027

Basic Life Support: Expires March 2027