Shaunna Elliott
Princeton,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with over 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Proven ability to multitask effectively while prioritizing patient needs and managing daily assignments. Expertise in Med/Surg specialty, complemented by a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Eager to leverage clinical skills and expand knowledge in a new specialty area to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries, disease, and post-surgical needs to support recovery and mobility outcomes.
- Monitored patients’ conditions by assessing pain levels and implementing individualized pain management plans to optimize comfort and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, mobility aids, and post-operative care, facilitating informed decisions for improved recovery associated with ERAS.
- administered medications; monitored IV therapy; performed routine care including dressing changes and suture or staple removal.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers to strengthen collaboration for better patient outcomes.
- Managed medical equipment such as traction devices, casts, and splints, ensuring proper application and patient safety.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in managing emergencies, such as post-surgical complications or acute musculoskeletal pain episodes.
- Reduced post-operative infection rates by implementing enhanced wound care protocols.
- Improved patient mobility outcomes by collaborating with therapy teams to create individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Back up charge nurse
- Actively participated in Unit Council Meetings, contributing to process improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice changes to enhance patient care and nursing workflows.
Hospice RN Case Manager Custom Care Hospice
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for comfort management. Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients’ pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed ordering and maintaining DME, medication refills, Wound care supplies.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
RN HealthTrust
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
- Developed individualized care plans and provided health education to patients.
- Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members on patient care issues.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures related to nursing care.
- Supervised the work of nursing personnel, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
- Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
- Coordinated communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Conducted rounds on assigned units on a regular basis.
- Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.
RN, Medical-Surgical/Charge RN Medical City Arlington
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instruction to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
LVN CareNow Urgent Care
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Ordered/maintained supplies for clinic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX04-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX04-2020
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Wound Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Chest pain management
- Nursing delegation
- Seizure Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing delegation
- Issue Resolution
- Staff Training
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Exemplary Communication Skills
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
12.2023 - Current
RN HealthTrust
04.2023 - 12.2023
Hospice RN Case Manager Custom Care Hospice
09.2022 - 03.2024
RN, Medical-Surgical/Charge RN Medical City Arlington
06.2020 - 09.2022
LVN CareNow Urgent Care
09.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington