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Shantel Edmonds

Cambridge,MD

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in medical setting and psychiatric nursing, specializing in patient education and treatment planning. Demonstrated success in improving patient care through critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring safety and promoting wellness. Years of experience as a clinical charge nurse and precepting new staff. Provides a collaborative environment for superior patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Eastern Shore Hospital Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression, anxiety, and stress management.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

Registered Nurse

University Of Maryland Medical System
05.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Implemented stress-reduction techniques among staff, leading to improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
11.2018 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 36-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
05.2018

Diploma -

Cambridge South Dorchester High School
Cambridge MD
06.2012

Skills

  • Precepting
  • Patient and family education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Self-care promotion
  • Physical assessments
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Infection Control Measures
  • BLS/CPR
  • Staff Supervision/ charge nurse
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Suicide prevention
  • Medication Distribution
  • Crisis intervention
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Therapeutic communication

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Eastern Shore Hospital Center
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

University Of Maryland Medical System
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
11.2018 - 09.2024

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Chesapeake College

Diploma -

Cambridge South Dorchester High School

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