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Shannon M Holloway

Buckeye,AZ

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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, Critical Care

Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, Arizona
05.2015 - Current
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, infusions of multiple IV medications, and direct open heart recovery.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

RN Observation

Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, Arizona
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches and ensure patient was placed in appropriate department for level of care.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Telemetry RN

Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, Arizona
06.2010 - 11.2013
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Sun City, AZ
05.2010

Skills

  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Life-Sustaining Machines
  • Shock Symptom Identification
  • Temporary Pacemakers
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Critical Care Assessments
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Timeline

RN, Critical Care

Banner Boswell Medical Center
05.2015 - Current

RN Observation

Banner Boswell Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2015

Telemetry RN

Banner Boswell Medical Center
06.2010 - 11.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College

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