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Shanikquaw Bowers

Houston,TX

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with dialysis specialty.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

St Dominic Village
01.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Preforming assessments
  • Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Elsik High School
12601 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77072
05.2007

Skills

  • Physical assessments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Medication Administration
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Removing sutures
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medication and IV administration

Timeline

Registered Nurse

St Dominic Village
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2022 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
07.2022 - 11.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Houston Community College

High School Diploma -

Elsik High School

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