Shannon Dyer
La Porte,TX
Summary
•Associates degree in Nursing obtained from Houston Community College, December 2021.
Current Patient Care Technician at HCA Clearlake Hospital.
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. Currently licensed in the State of Texas as an EMT-B.
• Caring and compassionate diligent nursing professional that is well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality.
• Demonstrates success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
• Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions, a team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
• Current Nursing Student at Houston Community College
Graduation date - December 2021
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - ICU, NTICU
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures within unit, maintaining safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
PCT - Patient Care Technician
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Webster, Texas
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations
Foster Care Provider
State Of Arizona
Peoria, AZ
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Create safe and loving home for foster children in need.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2021
High School Diploma -
Cactus High School
Glendale, AZ05.1997
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Head to toe assessment
- EVD -Management of External Ventricular Drain
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization, quickly stabilizing level 2 trauma patients
- TTM -Therapeutic Temperature Management after achieving ROSC
- Airway Management
- Performing high quality CPR
- CRRT training and certification
- Titrating sedation medications, pressers, and other various high risk medications
- Assisting providers with bedside procedures such as PEG tube placement/Tracheostomy/Bronchoscopy/EVD placement/ART line and central line placements/Intubations
- Rapid bedside EEG exam
- In depth neurologic assessment (NIHSS Certificate)
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection, Blood cultures
- Ventilator management and care of critically unstable patients
- Peripheral IV starts and care, Ultrasound guided IVs
- Central Port Access, blood draw, de-access and port lock, dressing change
- PICC/Mid line Access, administer medications through lines, s/s of infection
- Discontinuing a central line/PICC line/midline/A-line
- Sterile dressing changes and wound care
- Tracheostomy suctioning
- NGT insertion/removal, feeding, and maintenance
- Colostomy/ostomy care
- Oxygen administration via ventilator/BIPAP/CPAP/high flow/nasal cannula
- Urinary catheterization/straight catheter
- Chest tube set up/management/monitoring
Certification
PALS
ACLS (in progress)
BLS
EMT-B
Timeline
RN - ICU, NTICU
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
02.2022 - Current
PCT - Patient Care Technician
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
Foster Care Provider
State Of Arizona
10.2015 - 05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Cactus High School
PALS
ACLS (in progress)
BLS
EMT-B
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