Shantrice Davis
West Memphis,AR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Southaven, MS
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dierksen Hospice
Marion , Arkansas
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members on various aspects of patient care including pain management strategies.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willowbend Nursing & Rehab
Marion, Arkansas
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Observed universal precautions at all times when handling infectious materials or bodily fluids.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadway Healthcare
West Memphis, AR
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2023
High School Diploma -
Earle High School
Earle, AR05-2013
Skills
- Care Planning
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Infectious disease control
- Medication Distribution
Certification
- BLS Certified 02/2024-02/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dierksen Hospice
10.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willowbend Nursing & Rehab
07.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadway Healthcare
02.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
High School Diploma -
Earle High School