Shannon Wilkins
Brookshire,TX
Summary
. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Certified Nurses Aide
Fusion Medical
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with patients while using a transfer/gait belt at travel facility locations
- Perform perineal care duties on residents
- Advocated a high level of care and comfort for each patient
- Consulted patients while dressing weak arms and legs
- Fielded and recorded patient information with accuracy
- Maintained positive relations and compassion with patients
Certified nurses aide
Kare Technology
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Delegated CNA staff to understand infectious disorders and methodologies for infection control
- Educated patients and their families on the nature of their physiological disorders
- Ensured the observation of Privacy/HIPAA regulations by non-medical personnel
- Inspired empathetic care and compassion among staff and patients
- Directed a team of 5+ CNAs in the absence of the Nurse Manager without incident
- Introduced a scheduling system that improved patient comfort and medicine distribution
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Texas Health School
Houston, TX12-2024
Phlebotomist -
Elite Art of Phlebotomy
11.2020
Nurses Aide -
Odessa College
06.2008
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Medical Terminology
- Venipuncture/Phlebotomy
- CPR Instructor
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
- HIPAA
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- CPR BLS Certified
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Documentation accuracy
- Treatment plan implementation
- Compassion and empathy
- Mental health support
- Nursing processes
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Geriatric care
- Reporting and documentation
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Treatment outcome monitoring
- Workflow coordination
- Care plans
- Diabetes management
- Patient and family communication
- Patient assessment
- Personal hygiene support
- Nutrition support
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Traveling Certified Nurses Aide
Fusion Medical
01.2020 - Current
Certified nurses aide
Kare Technology
10.2015 - 01.2020
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Texas Health School
Phlebotomist -
Elite Art of Phlebotomy
Nurses Aide -
Odessa College
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