Shanice Spence
Bon Secours Healthcare System
NEWPORT NEWS,VA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in infusion, perioperative, obstetrics, and med-surg care. Delivers high-quality treatment through detail-oriented assessments, time management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong background in managing complex medications, monitoring patient responses, and supporting safe outcomes.
Work History
Infusion Registered Nurse
3 Years 1 Month- Administered IV therapies, biologics, and specialty medications using safe infusion protocols.
- Monitored patient responses, recognized adverse reactions, and intervened promptly during treatments.
- Assessed infusion patients, verified orders, and prepared individualized treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures, medication effects, and home care instructions.
- Managed central line and port access, maintaining strict aseptic technique throughout care.
- Documented assessments, medication administration, and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and care teams to coordinate infusion schedules.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of required medications for efficient patient care provision.
- Administered blood products according to established guidelines while carefully monitoring for potential transfusion reactions.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members, guiding them through the orientation process and sharing best practices in infusion nursing care.
- Monitored IV sites, vital signs, and patient responses during infusion treatments.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
7 Years 2 Months- Coordinated preoperative assessments, verifying histories, medications, allergies, and surgical readiness.
- Prepared operating rooms with sterile instruments, supplies, and anesthesia support equipment.
- Monitored patients throughout perioperative phases, documenting vital signs and clinical responses.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesia providers to support safe, efficient procedures.
- Maintained strict aseptic technique during circulating and scrub nurse responsibilities.
- Educated patients on procedure expectations, postoperative care, and discharge instructions.
- Responded quickly to intraoperative changes, prioritizing patient safety and continuity of care.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon's needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Assessed obstetric and gynecologic patients, prioritizing triage and urgent symptom reporting.
- Coordinated care with physicians during exams, procedures, and follow-up visits.
- Educated patients on prenatal, postpartum, contraception, and preventive care instructions.
- Documented assessments, medications, and treatment plans accurately in electronic medical records.
- Administered prescribed injections, medications, and in-office treatments following clinical protocols.
- Supported patient flow by preparing exam rooms, equipment, and procedure supplies.
- Monitored test results and communicated abnormal findings to provider for timely intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
3 Years- Assessed medical-surgical patients, prioritizing interventions and updating care plans based on changing conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, maintaining compliance with safety and documentation standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and case managers to support treatment goals.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, discharge instructions, and self-care requirements.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely charting and continuity of care.
- Tracked telemetry, vital signs, and lab trends to identify deterioration and escalate concerns promptly.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered wound care, infection prevention, and post-operative monitoring for diverse medical-surgical patients.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Honoree of Magna cum laude
- 3.8 GPA
Associate of Science - Nursing
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Skills
IV therapy administration
Medication management
Oncology infusion protocols
Venipuncture
Blood draw and sample collection
Electronic health records
Clinical decision making
Time management
Detail orientation
Problem-solving
Chemotherapy administration
Certification
- ACLS, American Heart Association - May 2017
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy, ONS/ONCC - October 2023
- BLS, American Heart Assocaition - expired
- PALS, American Heart Association - expired
Timeline
Infusion Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
06.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads
10.2016 - 12.2023Read More
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
OBGYN Associates of Hampton
09.2015 - 10.2016Read More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2016Read More
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Norfolk State University
Associate of Science from Nursing
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ECPI University
No Degree from Practical Nursing
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