Shanna Powell Searcey
Fleming Island,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 23 years of clinical experience in the maternal-child and the medical-surgical realm. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developed strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse – Labor & Delivery
U.S. Navy (Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and U.S. Naval Hospital Guam)
01.2008 - 2025
- Responsible for ensuring the medical and emotional needs of patients were met throughout the entire birthing process. Educated patients and their families on the birthing process and relevant medications and interventions.
- Supported the phases of labor in normal to complicated pregnancies with fetal monitoring and pharmacologic/nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief such as controlled breathing, oral hydration, positioning, massage, and epidural placement support.
- Managed labor induction with prostaglandin drug treatment, mechanical dilators, or IV oxytocin. Assessed patients for high-risk status and notified members of the team utilizing closed-loop communication.
- Administered medications such as Methergine, Hemabate, TXA and Cytotec for uterine atony; antihypertensive medications such as Labetalol IV, and Hydralazine IV for preeclampsia; and tocolytic agents such as Terbutaline and Nifedipine for preterm labor. Comfortable with IV Magnesium Sulfate and IV Insulin Management.
- Performed both in-person and telephonic triage care of patients for those 20 weeks and over.
- Circulated in the operating room and performed PACU recovery to support Cesarean section births.
- Responsible as baby-nurse for initial transition period and supported mothers through the golden hour/postpartum recovery.
- Obtains and screen radiology, laboratory, and pathology study results, notifying the credentialed provider of abnormal results.
- Acted as a Unit Charge Nurse and preceptor of new staff as well as student nurses. Proficient in utilizing military electronic medical records such as MHS Genesis (Epic), AHLTHA, Essentris, and CHCS.
- Please note the military required a change of locations every 3 years and that is why there are different hospitals noted.
Nurse/Clinic Nurse Educator – Ambulatory Care
U.S. Navy (Naval Health Clinic Charleston)
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to clinic patients utilizing evidence-based approach and application of clinical practice guidelines.
- Independently perform direct nursing care to clinic via triage, procedures, nurse-managed protocols, and medication management. Perform procedures, such as urinary catheterizations, visual acuity tests, Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG), blood glucose monitoring, nebulization therapy, irrigation of eyes and ears, intravenous fluid therapy, and wound care.
- Served as head nurse on the COVID-19 immunization team, screening patients, administering vaccinations, and monitoring outcome. Head of Staff Education & Training. Conducted annual training to 420 staff members, ensuring the maintenance of competency and clinic-based knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical
U.S. Navy (National Naval Medical Center, Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait, Naval Hospital Great Lakes, and Recruit Training Command)
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Served as staff nurse providing highly skilled, specialized nursing care on fast-paced Medical-Surgical Unit whose population ranged from pediatric to geriatric. Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments. Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Observed patient’s heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress (vital signs). Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries. Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Delivered care to 10-13 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Transitioned to ambulatory clinic care nurse at Recruit Training Command performing sick call and treatment room duties. Sole nurse in Ship Clinic, managing care and daily triage of 4500 recruits. Worked temporary duty in Quantico, VA at Operation Bulldog providing sick call/emergent care to Marine Corps officer recruits and rotated Brig (prison) duty. Acted as sole Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse and rotated in Casualty Receiving (ER) Unit while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom, while serving as Medevac Nurse and Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Education
Norwich University
Northfield, VT09.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Norwich University, Military College of Vermont
Northfield, VT05.2002
Skills
- Patient education
- Labor support
- Fetal monitoring
- Multitasking
- Clear patient communication
Certification
- Basic/Advanced Life Support (BLS/ ALS)
- Basic/Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (BFM/IFM) and IFM Instructor Candidate
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and NRP Instructor
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- NCC Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification (RNC-OB)
- NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
- Perinatal/Neonatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP/NOEP)
- Pacific Partnership Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Course
Affiliations
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
Timeline
Nurse/Clinic Nurse Educator – Ambulatory Care
U.S. Navy (Naval Health Clinic Charleston)
01.2018 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse – Labor & Delivery
U.S. Navy (Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and U.S. Naval Hospital Guam)
01.2008 - 2025
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical
U.S. Navy (National Naval Medical Center, Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait, Naval Hospital Great Lakes, and Recruit Training Command)
01.2002 - 01.2007
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Education
Norwich University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Norwich University, Military College of Vermont
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