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Shannon Rigali

Boxford,MA

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with care team to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse

Wellpath- MCI Concord- Correctional center
Concord, MA
05.2021 - Current
  • I am a charge nurse and provide direct nursing care and assessments in a medium security state prison
  • I work collaboratively and supervise staff to ensure equal access to healthcare in a challenging environment
  • We provide chronic care, urgent care, and mental health care, and education.

Covid-19 vaccine RN/ Covid swabber

Aveanna Healthcare
Brookline Village, MA
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • I was part of a team that administered COVID-19 vaccine to eligible population at Max vaccination sites, including Gillette Stadium and The Reggie Lewis Athletic Center
  • I performed pre-assessment, vaccine administration, drawing up of vaccine, both Pfizer and Moderna
  • EMR documentation, and monitoring after vaccine administration
  • Prior to the vaccine administration I did covid test swabbing at max testing sites all over Boston North Shore.

Staff Nurse, RN

Care Dimensions
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • I worked on an inpatient hospice unit with 18 beds
  • I routinely had an assignment of 4-5 patients on my shift
  • I performed all areas of patient care and assessment of needs
  • Patient needs often included IV Pain medication via pumps, BIPAP, G-tubes, Tracheostomy care
  • I cared for patients with all diagnoses, including cancers, ALS, MS, dementia, Cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, etc
  • I worked as part of an interdisciplinary team daily to provide care and comfort to the patients and families.

RN Case Manager

Beacon Hospice
Charlestown, MA
06.2002 - 05.2019
  • Manage full time caseload of chronically ill/end of life patients
  • Develop comprehensive plans of care specific to disease and patient needs
  • Medication management, recommendations, administration
  • Function in an independent environment while collaborating with clinical team, MD, family, patient
  • Provide to support and help maintain dignity at end of life
  • During my time employed I received the 'Nurse of the Year' award twice for my contribution to the company and my patients.

RN Staff Nurse

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Boston, MA
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Staff nurse on a inpatient neurology and urology floor.

Covid-19 response caregiver/RN

HealthCare Support Staffing
North Andover, MA
Current
  • I was hired to assist facility in caregiving and medication administration with Covid-19 positive patients and Covid negative patients
  • Facility had a significant outbreak in virus and needed experienced caregivers to temporarily join their team
  • I provide all aspects of patient care, medication administration, etc
  • Full PPE.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's hospital school of nursing/Regis College
05.2000

Credits towards BSN in Nursing -

Southern New Hampshire University

Skills

  • RN
  • Staff Nurse
  • Home Health
  • Hospice Care
  • Case Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing
  • EMR Systems
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Caregiving
  • Dementia Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Home Care
  • Hospital Experience
  • Phlebotomy (3 years)
  • Patient Care
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Venipuncture
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Behavioral Health
  • Diabetes Management
  • Medical Assessment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Immunization Skills
  • Patient Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Gastroenteral Nutrition Education
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Call Triaging
  • Patient Discharging
  • Staff Supervision
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)

Certification

  • BLS Certification, 11/2022, 11/2024
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing Licenses, RN, 02/2022, MA

Accomplishments

"Nurse of the Year" May 2014. "Nurse of the Year" was awarded to me by Beacon Hospice. I was selected by colleagues and management team for demonstrating teamwork, compassion, assessment skills, patient care and leadership within my role.

"Nurse of the Year" May 2007. I was awarded "Nurse of the Year" for leadership, teamwork, ability to work autonomously, assessment skills, and communication.

"Mary P. McGrail Award for empathy and compassion" June 2000. I received this award at my Nursing school graduation from the administration and nursing instuctors throughout my education. This was awarded for the empathy and compassion I demonstrated in the nursing field during my training.

Timeline

Covid-19 response caregiver/RN

HealthCare Support Staffing
Current

Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse

Wellpath- MCI Concord- Correctional center
05.2021 - Current

Covid-19 vaccine RN/ Covid swabber

Aveanna Healthcare
10.2020 - 07.2021

Staff Nurse, RN

Care Dimensions
07.2019 - 09.2020

RN Case Manager

Beacon Hospice
06.2002 - 05.2019

RN Staff Nurse

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
08.2000 - 05.2002

Diploma - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's hospital school of nursing/Regis College

Credits towards BSN in Nursing -

Southern New Hampshire University
  • BLS Certification, 11/2022, 11/2024
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing Licenses, RN, 02/2022, MA
Shannon Rigali