Shanice Khonje, RN, BSN
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Wesley Long Hospital
Greensboro, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Utilization Management Nurse Consultant
Aetna CVS Health
Work From Home
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Conducted thorough utilization reviews to assess the appropriateness of medical services.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in utilization management.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Wesley Long Hospital/Moses Cone Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Preparing and scheduling patients for endoscopic procedures
- Collaboration with gastroenterologists for the management of patients requiring endoscopic procedures
- Administration and monitoring of conscious sedation for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
- Working with anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists for patients requiring anesthesia procedures
- Recovered patients from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Wesley Long Hospital
12.2014 - 06.2018
- Orthopedics - specializes in joint replacement surgery, fractures, and dislocations
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians, physical therapists, social workers, and case managers to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Danville Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Nursing duties: management of patients on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, post-urologic surgeries, remote telemetry monitoring
- Charge Nurse: Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor Of Sciences - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA12.2011
Skills
- Excellent patient care
- Moderate sedation administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Pre-procedure assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient education
- Anesthesia recovery
- Patient check-ins
- Patient Information Collection
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Utilization Review
- Medical Necessity Evaluation
- Computer Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Recipient of The Daisy Award - Nurses are nominated by anyone in the organization - patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, other clinicians and staff - anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary compassionate care being provided by a nurse.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (NC Board of Nursing) - expires 4/30/2025
- BLS Provider - expires 1/7/2026
Timeline
RN/Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Wesley Long Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Utilization Management Nurse Consultant
Aetna CVS Health
02.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Wesley Long Hospital/Moses Cone Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Wesley Long Hospital
12.2014 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Danville Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor Of Sciences - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences