Shavia Powell
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ballad Health, adept in medication administration and patient care, excels in delivering compassionate, holistic care that enhances patient satisfaction. Skilled in mentoring staff and collaborating on treatment plans, significantly improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong clinical judgment.
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health, Bristol Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Western Regional Health Authority; Falmouth Public
12.2014 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Technology, Jamaica
Montego Bay, Jamaica11-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Family Education
- Taking vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health, Bristol Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Western Regional Health Authority; Falmouth Public
12.2014 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Technology, Jamaica