Shannon Vetter
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Patient-oriented Nurse with 2 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med/Surg/Tele specialty. Although this is what I have the most experience in now, but would love to branch out. I plan on getting the PALS ad finishing the ACLS because for some reason it didn't go through correctly. I am eager to branch out and learn even more about the nursing profession. I love being a nurse and I want to just keep growing and learn all I can.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bayonet Point Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, NIH and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in inserting NG tubes and foley catheters for male and female individuals.
- Experience in dealing with various high-risk situations such as handling baker acts, ETOH, IV drug use, net beds, and isolation rooms.
- Successfully handled tasks such as staple removal, wound healing management, and recognizing symptoms of GI bleeding. Actively prioritized patient welfare by promptly reporting any concerns to higher authorities for appropriate actions, guaranteeing a safe environment.
- Implemented vital safety protocols when setting up and delivering various IV drips such as cardizem, PRBC, heparin.
Examiner
Exam One Tampa
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Went to peoples homes or place of business to perform physicals on them for insurance companies.
- The physicals included blood work, EKG's, memory tests, medical history, etc.
- Managed high volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for reviewing applications and maintaining accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures throughout the examination process.
- Examined forms to determine insurance coverage and validity.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- I discontinued this job because it caused a lot of wear and tear on my car and I went to nursing school
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, NY and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics, Patient Services
04.2011 - 10.2013
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-venipuncture, ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL09.2022
Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, And EKG
Hunter Business School
Medford, NY11.2010
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School
Middle Island, NY07.2007
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Certified in BLS and NIH
Certification
NIHSS
BLS
Transcript of my ACLS
Working on my PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bayonet Point Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
Examiner
Exam One Tampa
11.2018 - 01.2019
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2014 - 08.2018
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics, Patient Services
04.2011 - 10.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, And EKG
Hunter Business School
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School