Shannon McCarty
Amarillo,TX
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.
Offering strong foundation in patient care and genuine desire to learn and excel in healthcare environment. Brings understanding of medical principles and ability to quickly adapt to new clinical settings and practices. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and clinical procedures in this role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis RN
Fresenius
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN Floor Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
09.2016 - Current
- Elevated quality of care through active participation in performance improvement initiatives and incorporating feedback to enhance nursing practices.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Case Manager
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Documented plans, findings and results and submitted to employers and insurance carriers.
RN Floor Nurse
Plum Creek Specialty Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
RN Floor Nurse
BSA
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Amarillo
Acutes
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Planned and executed hemodialysis.
Dialysis Nurse
Amarillo Dialysis
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, intervening, implementing and evaluating.
- Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
Education
CPR certified -
American Red Cross
Amarillo, TX11.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2010
Skills
- CPR certified
- Patient care
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Case management
Accomplishments
Proudly nominated for employee of the month for NorthWest Texas hospital in 2024.
Awards
I was honored to receive employee of the month for the hospital in November 2023
Timeline
Dialysis RN
Fresenius
11.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
03.2018 - 10.2020
RN Floor Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
09.2016 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Plum Creek Specialty Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
RN Floor Nurse
BSA
07.2015 - 01.2016
Hemodialysis Nurse
Amarillo
Acutes
09.2014 - 07.2015
Dialysis Nurse
Amarillo Dialysis
03.2011 - 06.2014
CPR certified -
American Red Cross
Associate Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College
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