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Shaniqua Long

Lettsworth,LA

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented RN whom is well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Compassionate RN with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care NA
Waltham, MA
08.2016 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
  • Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
  • Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment as needed for the dialysis unit.
  • Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
  • Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
  • Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
  • Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
  • Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
  • Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following discharge from facility.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by administering advanced life support procedures as needed.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Chauffeur

Lakeview Manor
New Roads, LA
05.2011 - 08.2016
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.

Education

Nursing

Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
05-2023

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Healthcare billing
  • Infectious disease control
  • ADL Assistance
  • Evaluations
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Documenting vitals
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Physical assessments
  • Family Education

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Recognized by manager for always stepping up to help the team when in need.
  • Vice President of Student Nurse Association 2021-2023 at Louisiana State University at Alexandria, School of Nursing.
  • Good Catch Award: 2023 Recognizing and intervening on a situation that had the potential to end detrimental.

Certification

  • 2023 Registered Nurse
  • 2017 Certified Hemodialysis Technician
  • 2007 Certified Nursing Assistant

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2016 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/Chauffeur

Lakeview Manor
05.2011 - 08.2016

Nursing

Louisiana State University At Alexandria

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