Shandis Phaneuf LPN
Columbus,GA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse since 2003. Very proficient at IV insertion. Excellent skills in Emergency Room treatments, procedures and assessments, initiating and directing Code Blue- cardiac and respiratory failure protocols and treatment of acute medical emergencies with 18 years of Emergency Medicine experience. A very diverse working history in the nursing field. A team leader as well as a team member. Strong ethical and nursing values. A patient advocate. Preceptor for nursing students and new employees obtaining clinical hours and training.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PIEDMONT NORTHSIDE EMERGENCY ROOM
Piedmont HealthCare
COLUMBUS, GA
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Tiage Nurse, Assessed patients and implemented protocols, Primary Nurse in the Emergency Room Setting.
- Covid Pandemic Nurse, serving in the Emergency Room setting.
- Opening team member for new Emergency Room, servicing several counties.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
Columbus, Georgia
04.2005 - 02.2014
Employed as a contract nurse in the Emergency Department. I started as a travel nurse in 2004 , became full time staff until 2019. Then as a contract nurse 2022 - present.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
Macon, Georgia
04.2004 - 03.2006
I worked in multiple areas of nursing. Such as Med-Surg, Oncology, Cardiac, Rehab and Mental Health, Emergency Room, LTAC and Pediatrics.
LPN-Acute Care
Columbus Specialty Hospital
Columbus, Georgia
08.2003 - 03.2005
Nursing care of are of patients with spinal cord injuries, tracheostomy care and ventilators, wound care and wound vacs, long term antibiotic treatment, maintenance and removal of PICC and central lines. also employed by this company in 2016/2017
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GAGeneral Studies, Pre Law
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- ACLS Certified
- PALS certified
- ASLS certified
- EKG Certified
- IV / IO Certification- proficient in difficult line placement
- BLS Certification
- Emergency Room Nurse- Trauma trained, intubation trained , Orthopedic reductions and splint application, cardioversion, Implementing ACLS protocols , assessing patients with life threatening emergencies, Triage Nurse 2 years, set up and assist for chest tubes, pericardial-centesis, thoracentesis, I/D, managing blood transfusion, mass transfusion, cardiac drips, managing sedated patients , intubated, ventilated patients, acute stroke/ neuro and cardiac events, respiratory failure, burn victims, sexual assault procedures and obtaining sexual assault kit/specimens, managing DKA/ insulin drips, stabilizing cardiogenic shock, cardiac and respiratory arrest, hemodynamically and metabolically unstable patients, spontaneous birth, miscarriages/abortion and fetal demise
- ICU- nursing role in managing critical care patients, specializing in post CABG care De-escalation of critical care patients
- Cardiac Decision Unit- monitoring acute myocardial / anginal, arrhythmias, events in the Emergency room setting
- Cardiac Step Down Unit- care of post CABG,CHF, pre and post pacemakers, pre/post heart catheterizations, cardiac drips, reparatory failure, and post thoracic surgery care/ chest tubes Post op care of Vascular Bypass, hypertensive crisis, managing cardiac drips and post endarterectomy care
- Renal Unit- care of post lithotripsy, renal transplant /nephrectomy , hemodialysis patients, stents/ lithotripsy and performing peritoneal dialysis, care of new surgical catheters, Tinkhoff line changes, and Murphy Drips
- Med Surg- travel nurse
- Mental Health- Stabilization Unit, Alchemy inpatient drug and alcohol treatment for teens, Forensic Unit, Out Patient Clinic
- Long Term Acute Care = Nurses role in managing intubated/ ventilator dependant patients, SCI , TBI, wound care, care of patient requiring long term rehab post traumatic events Tracheostomy care, vent weaning and de-escalation
- Charge Nurse- night time charge, managing staff assignments, assessing for change in status/ transfers, reviewing monthly MAR and care plans, building and resident safety
- * Pediatrics-nurse role in managing pediatric ventilator dependent patients requiring end of life care, managing pediatric post thoracotomy, at arial , ventricle and septal defect repair Nursing care of Ring 13, Downs Syndrome and genetic disorder complications Enteral and peripheral feedings
- Wound Care Nurse- managing wound vacs, pig tails, hemovac,JP drains, pleural catheters and removal Autologous blood transfusions Applying, trouble shooting and wound care for wound vac systems
- Oncology - Infusions, end of life care, pain management , post resection care Accessing and care of PICC, Porta-Cath, Permcath, Femoral Vas Cath and Central Line care
- Therapeutic inpatient and residential treatment for teens with intellectual and physical disabilities
- Orthopedics- Hughston Orthopedic Hospital and The Roosevelt institute for Spinal Chord injuries and Rehabilitation Services Specializing in Spinal Chord injuries, complications and rehabilitation
Certification
License Practical Nurse (Georgia)
Timeline
PIEDMONT NORTHSIDE EMERGENCY ROOM
Piedmont HealthCare
02.2019 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
04.2005 - 02.2014
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
04.2004 - 03.2006
LPN-Acute Care
Columbus Specialty Hospital
08.2003 - 03.2005
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Columbus Technical College
General Studies, Pre Law
California State University - Fullerton
License Practical Nurse (Georgia)
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