Shauna Blake
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated RN with experience at BERKSHIRE Health Systems, skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Successfully collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver quality care and support, while effectively educating patients and families on health management and treatment options.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
BERKSHIRE Health Systems
11.2015 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to deliver quality patient care and support.
- Learned and practiced infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision of senior staff.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of procedures.
- Supported patient education initiatives by providing information on health management.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA05.2015
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- Patient care
- Physical assessments
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Licensed RN
Accomplishments
Nominated for Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence in 2025
Timeline
RN
BERKSHIRE Health Systems
11.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Berkshire Community College
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