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Overview
Work History
Education
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Shanice Pottinger

Spring Valley,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, med surgical and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Med Surgical/ Orthopedic/Urology

Mount Sinai Main Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Type: Short Term Acute Care, Med surgical, Respiratory Care, Tell Monitoring, CBI care and monitoring, Wound care, Head to toe assessment, Neurological check, Medication administration.

  • 2yrs of blood transfusion administration and monitoring, CPAP monitoring, Ventilator care and trach care, Chest tube monitoring, Blood sugar checks and insulin administration.
  • Vitamin K protocol, Orthopedics care, GI/GU care and management postoperative, Epic chat collaboration with heath care providers.
  • IV insertion and IV drug's administration
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

License Practical Nurse

Northern Multicultural Manor Nursing Home
02.2018 - 08.2022
  • Responsibilities: Float Nurse, Administer medication, physical assessment, Wound dressing, Assessing & measuring wound, Ventilator care, G-tube care, Hygiene care.
  • Schedule and book follow-up appointments, Monitoring vitals, Teach, asses & direct CNAs, Providing emotional support, good communication skills, Collecting sample for lab, Glucose monitoring & insulin administration, Patient teaching to improve health and lifestyle
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Patient care for approximately 25 patients in the rehabilitation setting.

Registered Nurse

J&D Home care
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Pediatric Care, Respiratory Care & medication administration, Ventilator management, G tube inspection & care.
  • 5yrs of head to toe assessment, Vitals Sign management, Medication administration, Injection administration & ADLs performed.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Supervisions, patient advocate, Compassion and emotional support, Collecting sample for labs, chest vest therapy, breathing treatment & suctioning

Education

Bachelor's of Science -

Phillips School of Nursing
New York, NY
01.2023

Associates in Science -

Jersey College School of Nursing
Teterboro, NJ
01.2020

LPN License -

Jersey College School of Nursing
Teterboro, NJ
01.2016

Associates degree in Social Science and Humanities -

Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
01.2014

Skills

  • Urinalysis
  • Tracheotomy and vent care
  • Infection control
  • Immunization
  • Respiratory treatment
  • Specimen collection
  • Wound dressing and care
  • Injections & IV insertion
  • Gastro tubes
  • In-depth knowledge of medication & dispensing of medications including narcotics
  • Foley insertion and care/ Foley removal
  • Blood transfusion
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Charge Nurse role
  • Task Prioritization
  • Analytical Thinking

Certification

BLS

Medical Spanish

License Certifications

  • Registered Nurse, 834394, 11/2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/2025
  • Medical Spanish Certificate

Timeline

Med Surgical/ Orthopedic/Urology

Mount Sinai Main Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

J&D Home care
09.2018 - 03.2022

License Practical Nurse

Northern Multicultural Manor Nursing Home
02.2018 - 08.2022

Bachelor's of Science -

Phillips School of Nursing

Associates in Science -

Jersey College School of Nursing

LPN License -

Jersey College School of Nursing

Associates degree in Social Science and Humanities -

Rockland Community College
Shanice Pottinger