Shannel Ireland Reese
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Exceptional approach in Substance Abuse/ Mental Health patients support. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital and Assisted Living settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lisense Practical Nurse
Broward House Substance Abuse ALF
02.2018 - Current
- Substance Abuse Patient Registration and admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Give medications to clients as prescribed by MD. Administered controlled narcotics, Give IV medications ie antibiotics.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bright Star Care Nursing Agency
03.2018 - Current
- Nursing Agency staffed for many years at several Additions and Treatment Centers.: Henderson, Forensic, Parkside Behavioral Health Facilities, Life Skill Addiction Center, Ft Lauderdale Mental health,and Broward House Substance Abuse ALF facility.
- Experienced in crises intervention prevention, and medication administration, including IM injections controlled narcotics,or IV antibiotics Treatments.
Emergency Technician/Patient Care Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2015
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
Education
A.S - Nursing
Miami Dade Medical College
Miami Dade County, FL2016
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Lindsey Hopkins Vocational Miami
Dade County, FL1989
Skills
- Body Treatments Knowledge
- Direct Supervision
- Nurse Collaboration
- Universal Precautions
- Mental Health Care
- Infection Control Policies
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Home Health Care Expertise
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bright Star Care Nursing Agency
03.2018 - Current
Lisense Practical Nurse
Broward House Substance Abuse ALF
02.2018 - Current
Emergency Technician/Patient Care Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2015
A.S - Nursing
Miami Dade Medical College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Lindsey Hopkins Vocational Miami
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