Shavon Mcclendon RN

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• 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.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Addiction nursing, psych nursing

• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
• Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
• Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
• Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate patient records while maximizing time spent on direct care activities.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.

• Medication administration
• IV Certified
• Used point click care/epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.

• Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
• Used point click care/epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
• Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
• Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
• Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
• Enhanced the quality of care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current on industry trends.

• Reduced crisis response times by streamlining communication protocols and implementing efficient triage procedures.
• Enhanced client support by conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized intervention plans.
• Provided timely assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to establish rapport quickly.
• Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating critical conditions in high-stress environments.
• Prevented medication errors by vigilantly reviewing orders and administering medications according to established best practices.
• Acted as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met and concerns addressed throughout the treatment process.