Open To Work
Shaunda Houser
Conyers
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse seeking a leadership position within an organization whom will allow me to employ my skills, knowledge, theory, and research to provide optimal and compassionate nursing care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans.
- Provided direct patient care during surgical procedures in fast-paced operating room.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes during surgical interventions.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation and organization of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Educated patients and families on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
Shift Nurse Manager
Emory Hillandale Hospital
04.2020 - Current
- Oversee 40+ employees in 5 different areas (SAC, OSC, PACU, GI, and OR)
- Perform Charge Nurse duties which include making nurse assignments, overseeing the OR surgical schedule, handling physician issues and complaints
- Nurse Preceptor
- Interview, assess, and prepare patients for surgery
- Prepare the operating room suite for surgery (organize equipment, assist with patient positioning, assure patient safety)
- Assure sterility is maintained within the operating room suite
- Handle staffing issues and approve employee time off
- Maintain GI, PACU, and OR call schedules
- Facilitate daily huddle
Interim Director of Surgical Services
Emory Hillandale Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitate monthly staff meetings and morning huddles
- Supervise nursing staff
- Lead nursing staff in delivering exceptional care
- Ensure nursing and surgical technologist are properly certified
- Implement quality improvement strategies
- Delegate weekly on-call assignments
OR Staff Nurse
Emory Hillandale Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Circulating surgical procedures
- Assuring sterility is maintained during surgery
- Prepare the operating room suite for surgery (organize equipment, assist with patient positioning, assure patient safety)
- Interview, assess, and prepare patients for surgery
- Perform Charge Nurse duties which include making nurse assignments, overseeing the OR surgical schedule
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2011 - 05.2016
- Providing nursing care to patients in the areas of Gynecology, Post- Surgical, Antepartum, High Risk Postpartum, and Mother/Baby.
- Performing complex physical assessments while providing exceptional bedside care which include monitoring vital signs, labs, as well as objective/subjective data to ensure quality and efficient care.
- Perform Charge Nurse duties which include making patient assignments, overseeing a unit that accompanies 25 patients, and assisting with procedures (circumcision, Time-outs, Nexplanon placements, PICC line placements, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis)
- Assisting moms with breastfeeding and improving bonding experiences with their babies.
- Assessing post-operative patients and collaborating with the health care team in preparing surgical patients for discharge
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - RN to BSN
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
COLUMBUS, GAASSOCIATE DEGREE - Registered Nurse
MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ORANGEBURG, SCUNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA, SCLeadership And Skills
- Chair of Nurse Executive Council, 2015
- Chair of Perinatal Practice Council, 2014-2016
- AWHONN, 2012
- CPR Certified, 08/01/22
- Basic and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certificate
- ACLS certified, 04/01/23
- AORN, 2020
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$115000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2023 - Current
Shift Nurse Manager
Emory Hillandale Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Interim Director of Surgical Services
Emory Hillandale Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2020
OR Staff Nurse
Emory Hillandale Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2011 - 05.2016
BACHELOR DEGREE - RN to BSN
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Registered Nurse
MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA