Shatandra Gavin
Registered Nurse
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) since 2021,seasoned LPN for over 15 years 4 years experience as a MDS coordinator, with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya
Orlando, FL
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
HCA
Saint Petersburg , FL
01.2021 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
CDR Maguire
Tampa, FL
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PAPR.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
MDS Coordinator
Consulate Health Care
Tampa, FL
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
LPN
WOODBRIDGE CARE CENTER
Tampa, FL
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Inst
Miami, FL04.2019
NURSING - Practical Nursing
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL02.2005
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Wound Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Interpreting EKGs
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
CDR Maguire
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
HCA
01.2021 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Consulate Health Care
10.2016 - 03.2021
LPN
WOODBRIDGE CARE CENTER
06.2014 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ideal Professional Inst
NURSING - Practical Nursing
Erwin Technical College