Shandra D. Rouse-Perry
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, facilitate groups and educational seminars, and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Healthcare Center At Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
01.2018 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Admissions Nurse
Heritage Healthcare Center At Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted floor nurses with medication administration and prescribed treatments.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Furnished patient treatment information to insurance companies in compliance with established parameters.
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN Unit Manager
Heritage Healthcare Center At Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Motivated and supervised floor nurses and CNA's in delivering quality patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bainbridge Memorial Manor
Bainbridge, Georgia
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Assist residents with daily living activities
- Apply trained skills in areas of certification
- Monitor and chart residents’ normal and abnormal functioning
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Paraprofessional
Hutto Middle School
Bainbridge, Georgia
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Monitor students in the In-School Suspension Program
- Assist students with learning disabilities with work, and others as well
- Help transition behavioral students back into the classroom with proper behavior in an educational setting
Poll Worker/Manager
Decatur County Board of Commissioners, Board of Elections and Registration
Bainbridge, Georgia
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Assist with the duties of voting and registration
- Monitor voters within the voting facilities
- Provide information regarding the voting process
- Ensured policies and procedures of voting process
Academic Pre-Season Program
Clark-Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
06.2003 - 09.2004
- Counseled incoming freshmen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students
- Aided in a smooth transition from high school to college
- Coordinated social adjustment activities
- Ensured students were prepared for new student orientation process
- Ensured policies and procedures
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bainbridge State College
Bainbridge, GA05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts: Radio/Television/Film
Clark-Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA07.2006
Skills
- Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Word/Works
- Internet Explorer
- Power Point
- Excel
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Wound Dressing
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Intramuscular Injections
- Time Management
- Patient Management
- Patient Admission
Certification
CPR
BLS
IV
Timeline
Admissions Nurse
Heritage Healthcare Center At Tallahassee
10.2020 - 10.2021
LPN Unit Manager
Heritage Healthcare Center At Tallahassee
04.2019 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Healthcare Center At Tallahassee
01.2018 - Current
Paraprofessional
Hutto Middle School
01.2008 - 08.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bainbridge Memorial Manor
01.2007 - 08.2012
Poll Worker/Manager
Decatur County Board of Commissioners, Board of Elections and Registration
07.2006 - 08.2009
Academic Pre-Season Program
Clark-Atlanta University
06.2003 - 09.2004
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bainbridge State College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Arts: Radio/Television/Film
Clark-Atlanta University
CPR
BLS
IV
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