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Shannika Gibson

Starkville,MS

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with 20 years in healthcare, including 5 years of travel nursing. Demonstrated expertise in patient care and problem-solving, leading to improved health outcomes. Focused on continuous professional growth and excellence in nursing practices. Versatile in various healthcare settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
03.2025 - Current

Documentation, drug administration, clinical assessment, wound management, critical reasoning, and patient guidance

Registered Nurse

Baptist Anderson
Meridian, MS
11.2024 - 03.2025

Administered medications and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care.

Performed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infection.

Monitored telemetry to track vital signs and respond to changes promptly.

Resolved patient issues through effective problem-solving techniques.

Facilitated therapeutic communication to support patient emotional well-being.

Educated patients on treatment plans and self-care practices for better outcomes.

Registered Nurse

DCH Regional Hospital
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2024 - 08.2024

Monitored telemetry and administered medications to optimize patient outcomes.

Performed thorough assessments employing critical thinking techniques.

Addressed issues efficiently through problem-solving strategies.

Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and progress.

Provided patient education regarding health management and medication use.

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Rush Medical Center
Meridian, MS
05.2023 - 04.2024

Conducted thorough assessments of patients to inform treatment plans.

Administered medications with precision, following established guidelines.

Provided timely emergency response to acute situations, ensuring optimal patient care.

Facilitated prioritization of care activities to maximize efficiency in service delivery.

Employed critical thinking in evaluating patient conditions and interventions.

Engaged in therapeutic communication to enhance patient relationships and compliance.

Delivered education on medication management and healthy lifestyle choices for better health outcomes.

Registered Nurse

St Dominic
Jackson, MS
11.2022 - 04.2023

Administered medications accurately, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.

Documented patient interactions and treatments with precision and attention to detail.

Conducted thorough assessments to inform treatment plans and improve outcomes.

Prioritized patient care tasks based on urgency and clinical judgment.

Educated patients on medication usage, fostering informed self-care.

Registered Nurse

Fairview Southdale Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
09.2022 - 09.2022

Administered medications and performed thorough assessments to ensure patient safety.

Executed wound care procedures, promoting optimal healing outcomes.

Utilized critical thinking skills to resolve complex patient issues effectively.

Engaged in therapeutic communication to support patients' emotional well-being.

Provided comprehensive patient education on treatment plans and self-care strategies.

Crisis Registered Nurse

Centura Adventist Health
Castle Rock, CO
01.2022 - 04.2022

Implemented strict infection control measures, significantly reducing infection rates.

Conducted patient education sessions to enhance understanding of hygiene practices.

Partnered with interdisciplinary teams in developing tailored treatment strategies for high-complexity cases.

Addressed diverse needs of patients with multiple comorbidities through collaborative planning.

Med-Surg and COVID Nurse

Oktibbeha County Hospital
Starkville, MS
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Provide quality care to a select number of patients which includes the following but not limited to: Medication administration(all routes), hourly monitoring and as needed based on assessment, telemetry monitoring, acute charting, entering physicians’ orders and nightly charges. Med-Surg and COVID

Registered Nurse

North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Director of Nursing

West Point Community Living Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Oversee care of 100 bed facility and ensure residents receive adequate care. Staffing of nurses and CNAs. On call. Hiring of nurses and CNAs. Documentation. Review referral for admission. On site visits for admissions.

Med-Surg Nurse

Yalobusha General Hospital & Nursing Home
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Provide acute care to post op patients, and other patients with acute care diagnoses which includes the following but not limited to: cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastroenterology abnormalities. Acute assessments and documentation. Medication administration (via all routes), polar care, telemetry monitoring, buck’s traction, to repositioning and ADL care.

Interim Director of Nursing

West Point Community Living Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Ensure quality care of around 80 residents. Staffing of nurses and CNAs. On call. Hiring of nurses and CNAs. Documentation. Review referral for admission. On site visits for admissions.

Outpatient Surgery Nurse

Oktibbeha County Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2020
  • Prepare patients of various ages for surgeries. Starting IVs, updating medical history, medication reconciliation, assessing to ordering labs and getting consent signed. Post op care, assessment, and discharges. Weekly care of pain management patients which includes prep for pain management procedures.

Assistant Director of Nursing

West Point Community Living Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Assist Director of Nursing with as needed, TB skin test upkeep for all employees. infection control, CNA schedule, wound care log monitoring, lab monitoring, administering drug tests and TB skin test for new hires, interview CNAs, on-call and attendance of various meeting with interdisciplinary team(TCU, careplans, PAR and QA).

RN Supervisor

West Point Community Living Center
06.2017 - 01.2020
  • Lab monitoring, rounds with MD & Psych NP, oversee LTC, skilled and Alzheimer unit patients, delegate tasks to floor nurses/CNAs, assist Director of nursing as needed, on call, scheduling, performing codes, quarterly charting, admissions/discharges, medication administration, scheduling appointments & transportation, and wound care.

LPN Charge Nurse

West Point Community Living Center
11.2013 - 06.2017
  • Delegate tasks to CNAs, nursing services to about 32 patients including both LTC and skilled patients, acute and MDS charting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University for Women
08.2019

Associates of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University for Women
06.2017

Practical Nursing Certification - undefined

East Mississippi Community College
08.2013

Associates - Allied Health Science

South University
07.2010

Skills

  • Patient care and support
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care management
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Effective communication
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Leadership and coordination
  • Task delegation
  • Staff mentoring
  • Comprehensive patient assessment
  • Health promotion and education
  • Disease prevention strategies

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Maine Medical Center
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Baptist Anderson
11.2024 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse

DCH Regional Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Rush Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse

St Dominic
11.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

Fairview Southdale Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022

Crisis Registered Nurse

Centura Adventist Health
01.2022 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse

North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021

Med-Surg and COVID Nurse

Oktibbeha County Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2022

Director of Nursing

West Point Community Living Center
06.2020 - 08.2020

Outpatient Surgery Nurse

Oktibbeha County Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2020

Interim Director of Nursing

West Point Community Living Center
03.2020 - 06.2020

Assistant Director of Nursing

West Point Community Living Center
01.2020 - 03.2020

Med-Surg Nurse

Yalobusha General Hospital & Nursing Home
01.2019 - 07.2020

RN Supervisor

West Point Community Living Center
06.2017 - 01.2020

LPN Charge Nurse

West Point Community Living Center
11.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University for Women

Associates of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University for Women

Practical Nursing Certification - undefined

East Mississippi Community College

Associates - Allied Health Science

South University