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Shanita Jones

Villa Rica ,GA

Summary

Hardworking and reliable experienced eight years as a Registered Nurse, one year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in geriatric care, and four years as a Certified Nursing Assistant in geriatric care. I maintain a strong reputation of excellent leadership skills, team work, communication, teaching skills/orienting and training, and charge nurse of the Medsurg Unit. I have a strong desire to focus on patient care, preventative care, and patient advocacy. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. I am currently the night shift House Supervisor for Tanner Medical Center; a 181 bed hospital.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Tanner Medical Center
Villa Rica, GA
06.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Generations of Vernon
Vernon, AL
02.2015 - 05.2016

Cared for multiple patients (20-27 residents) on 7p-7a shift and the Charge Nurse of my hall. Communicate often with the physician and NP on call during emergent situations and transcribed new orders via voice order.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Generations of Vernon
Vernon, AL
03.2011 - 01.2015

Cared for multiple residents

Education

ADN - Nursing

Bevil State Community College
2016

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Bevil State Community College
2014

Associate of Arts - Associate of Liberal Arts

East Mississippi Community College
2013

Nursing

Mississippi University for Women

High School Diploma -

Columbus High School
2007

Skills

  • Charge Nurse of Medsurg Unit
  • Medication administration (PO, IM, IV)
  • Thorough head-to-toe assessment
  • Geriatric care
  • End of life care/Pallative care
  • Wound care
  • Psych and mental health care
  • IV drug therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Specimen collection
  • Infusion medication administration
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Supervision & leadership
  • ACLS certified
  • Emergency Response
  • Diabetes management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Patient care planning
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Documenting vitals
  • Family and patient support
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Patient Assessment
  • IV setup
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Long-Term Care
  • Staff Scheduling

Nursing Supervisor

Certification

Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama

Certificate of American Heart Association-Health care providerCPR

ACLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Tanner Medical Center
06.2016 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Generations of Vernon
02.2015 - 05.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Generations of Vernon
03.2011 - 01.2015

ADN - Nursing

Bevil State Community College

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Bevil State Community College

Associate of Arts - Associate of Liberal Arts

East Mississippi Community College

Nursing

Mississippi University for Women

High School Diploma -

Columbus High School
Shanita Jones