Shannon Long
Delhi,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
L&D Registered Nurse/Relief Charge
Emanuel Medical Center, Tenet Healthcare
2018.12 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Med Tele Floor Nurse/Relief Charge
Emanuel Medical Center, Tenet Healthcare
2015.05 - 2018.12
- Trained Number new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2014
Skills
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Chart Review
- Patient Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical Assistance
- Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
L&D Registered Nurse/Relief Charge
Emanuel Medical Center, Tenet Healthcare
2018.12 - Current
Med Tele Floor Nurse/Relief Charge
Emanuel Medical Center, Tenet Healthcare
2015.05 - 2018.12
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
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