SHATASHA WHITE
Beacon Falls,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Sunshine Children's Home And Rehabilitation Center
Ossining, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents with seizure disorders and genetic conditions in a long-term care setting.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and cardiac rhythms to ensure accurate patient monitoring and timely interventions.
- Operated advanced life support equipment, including mechanical ventilators. Administered medications through g/j tubes. Maintained central lines and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) systems.
- Executed timely interventions during emergent situations to ensure patient safety and operational continuity.
Registered Nurse
Schaffer Extended Care Center & Rehab
New Rochelle, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
RN Supervisor
Jerome Home & Arbor Rose
New Britain, CT
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montowesse Health & Rehab
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Schaffer Extended Care Center & Rehab
11.2020 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses rom admission to discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY11-2021
Certificate Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Westchester BOCES
Mamaroneck, NY07-2017
High School Diploma -
Immaculate Conception High School
Kingston, Jamaica08-2012
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Wound Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- IV Medication Administration
Accomplishments
Clinical Skills Honoree
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Sunshine Children's Home And Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - Current
RN Supervisor
Jerome Home & Arbor Rose
08.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Schaffer Extended Care Center & Rehab
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montowesse Health & Rehab
01.2022 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Schaffer Extended Care Center & Rehab
11.2020 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
09.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Certificate Program - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Westchester BOCES
High School Diploma -
Immaculate Conception High School