Shanda McLaren
Elmont,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with six years of diverse experience in direct patient care and efficient coordination with healthcare professionals. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Step-Down, Emergency Room, Telemetry, Surgical and Medical Oncology specialty. Seeking to maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Registered Nurse-Step Down
Level-Up Agency
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Northwell-Flexstaff
05.2019 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
Contract Registered Nurse-Step Down
Cynet Health Agency
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, tracheostomy, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, guiding their professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Contract Registered Nurse-Step Down
Level-Up Agency
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing comprehensive discharge plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans, improving overall patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Room
Mount Sinai Health System
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care for telemetry patients with cardiac conditions and other medical issues.
- Mentored new nurses in telemetry skills, promoting a culture of learning and professional growth within the unit.
- Managed medical emergencies effectively by utilizing advanced life support skills when needed during critical situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient safety through continuous monitoring of vital signs, EKG interpretation, and timely intervention for rhythm changes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of telemetry patients, identifying potential complications and initiating appropriate interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
New York, NY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08.2017
Skills
- American Heart Association-BLS, ACLS
- CINAHL-Stroke Certification
- Central Line Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Seizure Management
- Wound Care
Timeline
Contract Registered Nurse-Step Down
Cynet Health Agency
07.2023 - 01.2025
Contract Registered Nurse-Step Down
Level-Up Agency
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse-Emergency Room
Mount Sinai Health System
06.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Northwell-Flexstaff
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
Contract Registered Nurse-Step Down
Level-Up Agency
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
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