Shavonda Hardnett
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Dedicated, dependable, hardworking, and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Works well with diverse patient populations, fosters trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Registered Nurse Neuro ICU
Emory University Midtown Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Convey treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Record details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observe and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques to promote overall wellbeing.
- Monitor vital signs consistently to detect early warning signs of potential complications or changes in patient status.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Medely Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Monitor patient’s vital signs, airway, orientation status post op per protocol
- Utilize Aldrete score to determine patient’s recovery phase
- Educate patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques to promote overall wellbeing.
- Administer pain medication as needed per orders
- Apply and monitor post op dressings, medical appliances such as surgical boots, sequential compression stockings, knee and shoulder brace, and immobilizers to surgical sites
- Educat patient and patient's family clear and concise post op instructions
- Assist patient safely to the car via wheelchair post recovery.
- Conduct post-op follow-up calls to patients and advised per patient's medical status to achieve optimal well-being
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU Float
Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Tufts Medical Center Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided care to neurologically compromised patient population with acute cerebral vascular accidents, epidural and subdural hematomas, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, spinal injuries, seizures, craniotomy procedure with and without coil placements
- Assisted providers at bedside procedures such as EVD, chest tube, arterial line, central line placements, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and intubation procedures
- Administered intravenous moderate sedation medications (fentanyl, versed) per provider’s orders
- Managed ventilators, chest tubes, arterial lines, central venous catheters, vascath, permcath, artic sun, and monitored central venous and intracranial pressures, and EEG
- Managed of multiple titrating critical drips; Propofol, Fentanyl, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Versed, Nimbex, Ketamine, Heparin, Cardene, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nipride, Clevidipine, Vasopressin, Norepinephrine, Epineprhine, Nitroglycerin, Neo-Synephrine, and Insulin
- Performed neuro exams per MD’s orders and communicate neuro status changes to providers in a timely manner
- Transported patients for follow-up CT, CTA, cerebral angiogram, MRI, and MRA exams.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Staff Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed pre-op duties in CT holding area; Assess patients vitals, insert IVs, perform and document general assessment
- Communicated with radiology techs and MDs about contraindications, abnormal lab values, vitals, and patient concerns preprocedural, intraprocedural, and post procedure
- Administered pre-procedural antibiotics medications per MD orders
- Administered intravenous moderate sedation medications (fentanyl, versed), antihypertensives (metoprolol, hydralazine), antiemetics (zofran, phenergan)
- Monitored patients’ vitals, level of consciousness, procedure access sites and pain levels intra-procedure every 5 minutes and post procedure per protocol
- Communicated clear concise patient education about post procedural discharge instructions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Tampa General Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, CVICU
Mission Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided nursing care to critically ill patients to post-op surgical day 1-2 CABG, AAA repair, Carotid Endarectomy, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Mitral valve replacement (MVR), Pneumectomy, Thoracotomy, atrial fibrillation, sepsis, cardiogenic shock, and acute renal failure
- Managed of titrating multiple critical drips; Propofol, Fentanyl, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Ketamine, Heparin, Argatroban, Cardene, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nipride, Vasopressin, Norepinephrine, Epineprhine, Neo-Synephrine, and Insulin
- Managed of chest tubes, arterial lines, swan- ganz pulmonary arterial catheter, central venous catheters, vascath, permcath, artic sun, CRRT, Flo-Trac, and monitor central venous pressure
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Successfully extubated 3 patients post cardiac surgical procedure per facility protocol.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided nursing care to critically ill patients to diverse patient population such pneumonia secondary to Covid-19 virus, severe respiratory distress, septic shock, atrial fibrillation, sepsis, hypertensive urgency, cardiogenic shock, post-surgical, and acute renal failure
- Managed critical drips titrations
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Management of chest tubes, arterial lines, central venous catheters, vascath, permcath, artic sun, CRRT, Flo-Trac, and monitor central venous pressure.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Piedmont Henry Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided nursing care to critically ill patients to diverse patient population such pneumonia secondary to Covid-19 virus, severe respiratory distress, septic shock, atrial fibrillation, sepsis, hypertensive urgency, cardiogenic shock, post-surgical, and acute renal failure
- Management of titrating critical drips (Propofol, Fentanyl, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Versed, Nimbex, Ketamine, Heparin, Argatroban, Cardene, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nipride, Vasopressin, Norepinephrine, Epineprhine, Nitroglycerin, Milrinone, Neo-Synephrine, and Insulin)
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Management of chest tubes, arterial lines, central venous catheters, vascath, permcath, artic sun, Prisma Flex CRRT, Flo-Trac, and monitor central venous pressure.
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided nursing care to diverse patient population such as acute to chronic heart failure, cute respiratory distress, chest pain, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, hypertensive crisis, mitral valve replacementcardiac catheterizations, femoral popliteal bypass, cardioversions, pre/post pacemaker implantation
- Managed of non-titrating and titrating critical drips (Heparin, Cardene, Cardizem, Nipride).
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided nursing care to diverse patient population such as acute to chronic heart failure, acute respiratory distress, chest pain, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, hypertensive crisis etc
- Managed of non-titrating critical drips
- Provided heart failure management education to inpatient setting patients .
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants to achieve optimal patient centered care.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Per Diem Registered Nurse, Med- Surg Float Pool
Tift Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2019
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Cardiac Step-down Unit
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Cardiac related and medical-surgical diagnosed patient population (post-op day 2 CABG, arrhythmias, chest pain, cardiac catheterizations femoral popliteal bypass, cardioversions, pre/post pacemaker implantation, temporary epicardial pacing)
- Critical drip titrations
- Pleural chest tube management.
Travel Registered Nurse
Emory St. Joseph's Vascular Surgery Clinic
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Assisted physicians with sclerotherapy and venous closure ablations
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's vital signs in medical records
- Updated past medical, surgical history, and pre procedure and post procedure details
- Educated patient on post procedure instructions for sclerotherapy and venous closure ablations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork with colleagues across departments.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns related to their surgeries promptly and effectively.
- Provided compassionate support to anxious patients during preoperative consultations, ensuring they felt informed and at ease.
- Assisted in reducing cancellations and no-shows through consistent follow-up calls and reminders to patients.
Travel Registered Nurse
Emory Vein Center
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Assiste physicians with sclerotherapy and venous closure ablations
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient's vital signs in patient's medical records.
- Updated past medical, surgical history, and pre procedure and post procedure details.
- Educated patient on post procedure instructions for sclerotherapy and venous closure ablations.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Communicated and confirmed upcoming scheduled appointments, pre-procedure instructions and advised patient concerns via telephone follow up calls.
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Float
Keck Medical Center Of USC
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Provided patient centered care to cardiac related and medical-surgical diagnosed patient population (post-op day 3&4 CABG, arrhythmias, chest pain, pre/post pacemaker implantation, temporary epicardial pacing)
- Managed mechanical ventilators
- Managed non-titrating critical drips
- Safely managed pleural chest tubes, assessed procedural site, documented hourly output, and communicated changes to healthcare team
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Emory University Midtown Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
DeKalb Medical Hospital (Emory Decatur Hospital)
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided nursing care to diverse patient population such as post op heart catheterization, CHF, renal failure, respiratory distress, altered mental status, chest pain, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, etc.
Staff Registered Nurse, CPU
South Georgia Medical Center
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided patient centered care to cardiac related and medical-surgical diagnosed patient populations (post-op day 2 CABG, arrhythmias, chest pain, cardiac catheterizations, femoral popliteal bypass, cardioversions, pre/post pacemaker implantation, temporary epicardial pacing)
- Managed critical drip titrations (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Argatroban, Nipride, Nitroglycerin)
- Performed peritoneal dialysis on 3 patient using. sterile techniques, monitored fluid intake and output, color of fluid, and patient's vital signs.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
- Safely managed pleural chest tubes, documented hourly output, and communicated changes to the cardiologist
- Successfully removed 10 sheaths on post heart catheterization and efficiently monitored bleeding, vital signs, and distal pulses.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Thomas University
Thomasville, Georgia12.2015
Associates of Science - Nursing
North Florida Community College
Madison, Florida12.2013
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
Georgia Military College
Valdosta, Georgia10.2011
Associates of Science - Pre-Nursing
Georgia Military College
Valdosta, Georgia10.2011
Skills
- Critical Drip Titration Experience
- Successful Swan Ganz Catheter Experience
- Flotrac Calculations
- Management of Arterial Lines
- Successful Sheath Removal Experience
- Intravenous Infusion Pumps (Alaris, Solaris, Hospira Plum- A)
- Mechanical Ventilator Management
- Permanent, Transvenous, and Epicardial Pacemaker Experience
- EKG Monitoring
- Prismaflex CRRT Experience
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certified
- Electronic Charting (Epic, Cerner, Acute Sunrise Manager, Meditech, McKesson)
- Nursing Documentation
- Utilize Clinical judgment
- Proficient intravenous insertion technique
- Preoperative Care
Certification
- BLS-Basic Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association, 05/2025
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association, 01/2025
- PALS -Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA- American Heart Association, 05/2026
- NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Exam, 03/2025
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Phi Tau Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing
- Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor's Society for two-year schools
Timeline
Per Diem Registered Nurse Neuro ICU
Emory University Midtown Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU Float
Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Medely Inc
01.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Tufts Medical Center Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Tampa General Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, CVICU
Mission Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline
02.2021 - 03.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Piedmont Henry Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Cardiac Step-down Unit
09.2018 - 12.2018
Per Diem Registered Nurse, Med- Surg Float Pool
Tift Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Emory St. Joseph's Vascular Surgery Clinic
02.2018 - 04.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Emory Vein Center
11.2017 - 02.2018
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Float
Keck Medical Center Of USC
03.2017 - 07.2017
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Emory University Midtown Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
DeKalb Medical Hospital (Emory Decatur Hospital)
05.2016 - 08.2016
Staff Registered Nurse, CPU
South Georgia Medical Center
03.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Thomas University
Associates of Science - Nursing
North Florida Community College
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
Georgia Military College
Associates of Science - Pre-Nursing
Georgia Military College
- BLS-Basic Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association, 05/2025
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association, 01/2025
- PALS -Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA- American Heart Association, 05/2026
- NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Exam, 03/2025
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