Shannon Bly, BSN, RN
Erie,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Skilled LTC/Rehab
Clintech
10.2023 - Current
- Caretracker
- Netsolutions Experience.care
- Charge experience
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Geriatric Psych
- 400 beds
- Cerner
- Omnicell
- Floated to all units within facility including CRS (psychosis), Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, General Adult, General Child and Adolescent, Adolescent Bipolar, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, and Transitional/Comprehensive Recovery.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Drug/Alcohol Detox/Adult Psych 16 beds.
- Charge Experience
- EAC 12 beds.
- Cerner/Omnicell
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Medical/Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Primetime Healthcare
06.2021 - 09.2021
- UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute.
- 48 bed Geropsych
- Cerner
- Omnicell
- Floated to all units within facility including Integrated Health and Aging, CRS (psychosis), Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, General Adult, General Child and Adolescent, Adolescent Bipolar, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, and Transitional/Comprehensive Recovery.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed NG tubes, PICC lines, IV sites, and tube feedings.
- Managed patients for pre and post ECT treatments.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cynet Health
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Clarion Psychiatric Center
- 80 beds: Adult and Child/Adolescent
- Paper charting and HCS Electronic Medication Administration.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Medical/Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Primetime Healthcare
05.2020 - 02.2021
- 400 bed Hospital. 48 bed Geriatric Psych.
- Cerner Charting/Omnicell.
- Floated to all units within facility including CRS (psychosis), Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, General Adult, General Child and Adolescent, Adolescent Bipolar, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, and Transitional/Comprehensive Recovery.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Maintained IVs, PICC lines, NG tubes, and feeding tubes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Ohio Valley Hospital.
- 21 bed GeroPsych Unit.
- Meditech Charting/Omnicell.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
07.2018 - 01.2020
- William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital. 150 beds.
- 25 bed Forensic Unit/Charge experience.
- CareVue Charting/BCMA.
- Required to float to various units.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
08.2002 - 05.2021
- PRN local travel.
- LTC, drug/alcohol detox unit, corrections, medical rehab, in-home physical assessments, residential group homes, and med-surg.
- Charge and Supervisor experience.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Corrections Nurse
Star Nursing
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Albion State Correctional Institution.
- 2203 state correctional institution.
- Med line, infirmary, diabetic line, and treatment line.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Huffmaster Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Rhode Island Hospital.
- 20 bed acute adult unit.
- Epic Charting/Omnicell.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Freedom Healthcare Staffing Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2018
- University of Vermont Medical Center.
- 18 bed acute psychiatric unit.
- Epic Charting/Pyxis.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Ellwood City Hospital.
- 10 bed GeroPsych unit.
- Healthland Charting.
- Charge Experience.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2017 - 10.2017
- William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital. 150 bed Psychiatric Hospital.
- Charge experience. 22 bed male forensic unit.
- Required to float to various units.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Huffmaster Inc.
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital. 18 bed Adult unit.
- Epic Charting/Omnicell.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
09.2015 - 09.2016
- William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital. 150 beds.
- Charge Experience. 22 bed male forensic unit.
- CareVue Charting/BCMA.
- Required to float to various units.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Berkeley Medical Center. 30 beds.
- Epic Charting/Omnicell.
- Provided care to patients with psychiatric conditions and/or alcohol and/or drug withdrawal.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
06.2014 - 06.2015
- William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital. 150 beds.
- Charge Experience/CareVue Charting/BCMA.
- Required to float to various units.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
IV Nurse
Saint Vincent Health Center
02.2012 - 01.2013
- McKesson charting.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Responsible for establishing and daily assessment of peripheral IV access, PICC lines, , mid lines, and central lines.
- Assisted physicians during insertion of central line catheters, including daily assessment, care, and troubleshooting.
Correctional Nurse
CCA
02.2013 - 12.2014
- 1800 bed state correctional institution.
- Charge Experience
- Responsible for performing med line, treatment line, diabetic line, and act as first responder to emergency situations.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Millcreek Community Hospital
09.2008 - 02.2011
- Meditech Charting. Charge experience.
- Adult, GeroPsych, and Child/Adolescent units.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Renal Care Of Erie, LLC
05.2001 - 09.2008
- Charge experience.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Gambro Healthcare, Inc.
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2000
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Therapeutic communication
- Corrections environments
- Precepting
Certification
AHA BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
RN Skilled LTC/Rehab
Clintech
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
10.2022 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
09.2021 - 09.2022
Medical/Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Primetime Healthcare
06.2021 - 09.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cynet Health
03.2021 - 06.2021
Medical/Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Primetime Healthcare
05.2020 - 02.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2020
Corrections Nurse
Star Nursing
07.2019 - 10.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
07.2018 - 01.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Huffmaster Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2018
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Freedom Healthcare Staffing Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2018
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.2017 - 07.2018
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2017 - 10.2017
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Huffmaster Inc.
08.2016 - 10.2016
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
09.2015 - 09.2016
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
06.2015 - 08.2015
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
06.2014 - 06.2015
Correctional Nurse
CCA
02.2013 - 12.2014
IV Nurse
Saint Vincent Health Center
02.2012 - 01.2013
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Millcreek Community Hospital
09.2008 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
08.2002 - 05.2021
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Renal Care Of Erie, LLC
05.2001 - 09.2008
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Gambro Healthcare, Inc.
08.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania