Shantell Wason
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional with extensive experience in adult and pediatric emergency nursing. Specialized in managing critical patients and fostering collaborative care environments. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive quality improvement and enhance patient care standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Triage and stabilize critical adult and pediatric patients, including sepsis, stroke,respiratory and cardiac alerts.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of physicians and therapists in high-pressure environments.
- Utilize Epic EMR and Omnicell systems for precise medication administration and documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental performance.
Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
, Barbados
09.2011 - 07.2024
- Monitored and recovered post-procedure patients in Cardiac Catheterization Lab/IR Recovery.
- Delivered advanced nursing care for critically ill patients in High Dependence Unit
- Assess, triage, stabilize and participate in resuscitation in adult, neonate and pediatric patients
- Managed acute trauma, stroke, sepsis cases, and COVID-19 isolation facility response in Emergency Department.
- Provided pre/post-operative care, wound management, and patient education in Medical, Surgical, and Urology Wards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - St. Philip District Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Supervised staff and coordinated care for geriatric patients in long-term care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans.
- Ensured adherence to high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.
Graduate Nurse
St. Philip District Hospital
12.2007 - 07.2008
- Delivered direct care to geriatric patients under RN supervision.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Facilitated social activities to promote patient engagement.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, hygiene, and pressure wound care.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science - General Nursing
Barbados Community College
Barbados07-2007
Skills
- Emergency and Med/Surg nursing
- Geriatric and hospice care
- Triage and critical monitoring
- Critical care management
- Intravenous therapy administration and critical medication administration
- Port and Peripheral IV access
- Phlebotomy
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Time management
- Patient and family education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Licenses
- Registered Nurse, Georgia, RN330267
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 041532833
- Registered General Nurse, Barbados, Gen2721
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA, Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA, Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA, Current
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), AHA, Current
- Canadian Triage & Acuity Scale (CTAS), 2015
- Urgent Care/Triage, 2016
- Diabetic Foot Care (IDF), 2014, 2015
- Diabetes Conversation Map Facilitator
Accomplishments
- Award for Outstanding Service in Nursing during the Covid 19 crisis - Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Barbados Humanitarian Service Medal
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - St. Philip District Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2011
Graduate Nurse
St. Philip District Hospital
12.2007 - 07.2008
Associate Degree - Applied Science - General Nursing
Barbados Community College