Shannon Foster
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Registered Nurse position.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Med/SurgTraveler
Ascension
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of medical-surgical patients
- Assessed patients; physical and emotional needs, providing compassionate support and education
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented patient progress in electronic health records
- Responded promptly to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize patient conditions
- Performed comprehensive assessments on admission and throughout the hospital stay, identifying changes in status or potential complications
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions to promote optimal patient outcomes
- Coordinated discharge planning activities with social workers and case managers to ensure smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home or rehabilitation facilities
- Monitored post-operative patients for surgical site infections, respiratory distress, pain management, and other complications
- Collaborated with physicians during rounds, providing updates on patient progress and advocating for necessary interventions or treatments as needed
- Educated patients and their families about disease processes, treatment options, medication administration techniques, self-care practices, and follow-up care plans upon discharge
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks based on acuity levels of assigned patients
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions performed
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols at all times
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various medical equipment such as IV pumps monitors etc
- Advocated for patient rights, privacy, and dignity at all times
Registered Nurse
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Rehab
- Telemetry
- Trauma/MedSurg
- Charge Nurse
- PCU
- Most of my time was spent floating to the Med Surg unit.
- Admissions and discharges. Medication administration. Blood transfusions. Care plans and assessments.
- Charge nurse role on the rehabilitation floor. Effective team player
- Made a difference on the rehab floor by going above and beyond for my patients as well as my team
Registered Nurse
Diversicare
Eupora, MS
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diversicare
Eupora, MS
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Medication administration
- Vitals
- Point Click Care Documentation
- Assessments
- Admissions/discharges
- Wound care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Highland's Of Dyersburg
Dyersburg, TN
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, and transfers
Education
Nursing (ADN) -
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS05-2022
Practical Nursing (Vocational) - undefined
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS06-2016
Nursing (Associate of Arts) - undefined
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS05-2015
Skills
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Charge Nurse
- Patient Observation
- Team Building
- EKG
- Blood transfusion
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cerner, MediTech, Pyxis, PCC
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV insertion
- Chronic disease management
- Cardiac care
- Experience Administering Injections
- Tube Feeding
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) May 2022 to December 2026
- BLS Certification
- PN MS
- Expires December 2026
Timeline
RN Med/SurgTraveler
Ascension
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
06.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Diversicare
05.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diversicare
08.2019 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Highland's Of Dyersburg
10.2016 - 06.2019
Nursing (Associate of Arts) - undefined
Holmes Community College
Practical Nursing (Vocational) - undefined
Holmes Community College
Nursing (ADN) -
Holmes Community College
Section name
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for over 35 geriatric and dementia patients each day with quality-driven support
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Licensed since 2016