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Shardayah V.Mason

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Communicative Registered Nurse with a 4-year background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency, as well as a background dealing with acute and chronic illnesses. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. A caring and compassionate professional, dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Peachford Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2024 - Current
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments for adults and pediatrics to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.

Med Psych Registered Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta , GA
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
  • Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
  • Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
  • Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
  • Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.

Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Friends Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided mental health assessments and interventions to patients with acute mental health issues.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients based on their needs and goals.
  • Monitored patient progress in order to adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information including treatments, medications, and progress notes.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jefferson Health Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Horsham Clinic
Ambler , PA
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
  • Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to facility policies and procedures.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Fairmount Behavioral Health
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
  • Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
  • Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Education

Diploma/ Associates - Nursing

Roxborough School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL

Skills

  • Blood draws
  • Discharge Plan Development
  • Medication Management
  • Care Plan Evaluation
  • Patient Observation
  • Suicide Prevention
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • EMR Systems
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Delegation
  • Catheter Insertion and Monitoring
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Charge Nurse and Leadership Skills
  • Preceptor
  • Peg/NG tubes monitoring

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Peachford Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Med Psych Registered Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2025

Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Friends Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jefferson Health Northeast
09.2022 - 02.2023

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Horsham Clinic
08.2022 - 12.2022

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Fairmount Behavioral Health
07.2021 - 06.2022

Diploma/ Associates - Nursing

Roxborough School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

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