Shante' Askew BSN, RN

• Conduct thorough pre-post operative patient assessments for pediatrics and adults to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Mentor new nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
• Promote teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with patients, family, and surgical team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
• Manage care for post-operative patients from phase one recovery through discharge.
• Administer medications safely according to established company policies and guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, for a successful discharge home and recovery.
• Document interventions, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Conscious Sedation Registered Nurse

October 2023-Present

• Administer conscious sedation medications under direct supervision of physician during procedures for spinal interventions such as epidural injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, and spinal cord stimulator placement.
• Continuous monitoring of patient cardiac rhythms and other vitals intra-operatively and postoperatively through discharge.

• Provided nursing care for patients with acute, critical, or chronic diagnoses, and diverse post-operative needs.
• Monitored patient conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in acuity, and modifying patients' treatment plans as indicated by physician.
• Monitored patients' post-operative vitals, recovered TR bands for patients who underwent cardiac cath procedures such as stent placements, watchmen procedure, etc., set up PCA pumps, and IV fluids.
• Considered each team member's unique talents when assigning tasks to maximize success for employees and overall team.
• Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
• Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work environment, while considering each team members talents when assigning task.
• Served as a resource for clinical knowledge and expertise, guiding students, nurse graduates, and new hires in complex patient care situations.
• Streamlined communication between departments, optimizing patient care and staff productivity.

• Assessed patients'' physical and emotional needs preoperatively, providing education and support to alleviate anxiety.
• Ensured patient safety by verifying the patient's identity, correct procedure, correct surgical site, and correct consent form signed.
• Prepped patients for surgery according to the AORN guidelines and per procedure based on the surgeon's preference in a timely manner.
• Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
• Ensured sterility and patient safety is maintained throughout the surgical procedure.
• Supported procedures by handling instruments, responding to request of the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and other members of the surgical team while monitoring the patient's status.
• Ensured proper positioning of patients during surgeries, minimizing risk of injury or discomfort.

• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges to support unit.
• Provided skilled care for up to 40 patients per shift with a variety of illnesses and postoperative needs.
• Administered medications as ordered including IV antibiotic and intravenous therapy.
• Performed tracheostomy care, wound care, anticoagulation monitoring, pain management, monitoring of labs.

• Attended to health needs of faculty and over 1,200 students.
• Responded with prompt care to student and staff illnesses, injuries, and emergencies.
• Trained faculty and staff in healthcare protocols for common student ailments.
• Coordinated state-mandated yearly screenings for vision, hearing and height.
• Conducted in-service healthcare programs for students and school personnel.
• Managed students' health data according to HIPAA standards as well as federal and state requirements governing minors.

• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating appropriate team members.
• Managed care for up to 6 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Delivered care reflective of patients' rights, values, culture. and expressed needs and incorporated family members to maximize support.

• Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure
• Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
• Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations
• Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans
• Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.