Shanina Barker
Racine,WI
Summary
As a recent nursing graduate with an associate degree, I am dedicated and compassionate. My clinical rotations have spanned medical-surgical, labor and delivery, intermediate medical step-down, and long-term care settings. These experiences have equipped me with practical skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and therapeutic communication, further solidifying my commitment to providing high-quality, patient-focused care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Advocate Aurora Medical Center
2023.12 - Current
- Work alongside experience nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Maintain comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application
- Collaborate with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Attend medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Convey treatment options, diagnosis
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Medical Assistant
Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WI
2022.05 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations including vital signs.
- Timely completion of medical documentation
- Manage patient messages and process refill requests.
- Assisted providers with minor procedures
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Report all critical results in timely manner
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Medical Assistant
Ascension All Saints
2018.07 - 2021.11
- Room patients and obtain vital signs
- Assess patient's pain and convey information to Provider
- Manage triage inbox and respond to patient calls
- Collect and prepare specimens for processing
- Set up and dismantle procedural equipment.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY
2017.06 - 2018.07
- Room patients and obtain vital medical information
- Performed routine lab draws and specimen collection
- Scribe information for dermatologist regarding patients encounter
- Assist provider with procedures such as: surgical photographs, biopsies-punch, DIF and shave, excisions etc;
CUSTOMER RESOURCE SPECIALIST
WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE
2015.05 - 2017.06
- Register patients for lab tests by collecting their insurance and demographic information.
- Ensure lab order is complete and accurate.
- Ensure application of ICD-10 code reflects medical necessity.
Phlebotomist
CSL PLASMA
2014.04 - 2015.02
- Performed venipuncture and monitored donors throughout donation for adverse reactions.
- Monitor donors for adverse reactions and manage them appropriately.
- Conducted quality assurance assessments on equipment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI08.2024
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI12.2023
Medical Assistant -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI04.2015
HS DIPLOMA -
CASE H.S
Racine, WI06.2013
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Clinical Assessment and Patient Monitoring
- EHR-epic
- Time management
- Procedural Assist
- Wound care
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- License Practical Nurse
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Advocate Aurora Medical Center
2023.12 - Current
Medical Assistant
Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WI
2022.05 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ascension All Saints
2018.07 - 2021.11
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY
2017.06 - 2018.07
CUSTOMER RESOURCE SPECIALIST
WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE
2015.05 - 2017.06
Phlebotomist
CSL PLASMA
2014.04 - 2015.02
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
Gateway Technical College
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Medical Assistant -
Gateway Technical College
HS DIPLOMA -
CASE H.S
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- License Practical Nurse
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