Shannon Gumlaw
Marion,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 27 years of nursing experience. Experienced in case management, pediatric, neonatal intensive care, women’s services, medical-surgical, and emergency service nursing populations. Detail-oriented with great communication skills
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
- Applied clinical expertise in intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques.
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact.
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions.
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members.
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level.
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2021
- Applied clinical expertise in intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques.
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact.
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions.
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members.
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level.
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2000 - 08.2007
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Pediatric Home Healthcare
07.1996 - 05.2000
- Assembled, operated, cleaned, and properly stored medical equipment and accessories.
- Administered basic medical necessities and treatments.
- Kept in strict compliance with HIPAA standards and all patient confidentiality regulations.
- Maintained and performed tracheostomy, ventilator, and gastrostomy tube care for the medically complex child.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Educator
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC08.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Marion County School of Practical Nursing
Mullins, SC05.1996
Skills
- Able to think critically
- Great ability to multi-task
- Leadership skills
- Able to manage emotions
- Attention to detail
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Organized
- Caring and empathetic
- Great judgment and decision-making skills
- Time-management ability
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support- Expiration 01/2026
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Expiration 01/2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 104780 - Expiration 04/30/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2021 - 01.2023
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2000 - 08.2007
Home Health Registered Nurse
Pediatric Home Healthcare
07.1996 - 05.2000
Master of Science - Nursing Educator
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Marion County School of Practical Nursing
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