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Education
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SHAWAN FIELDS

Corona,CA

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with proven expertise in rehabilitation nursing as a floor nurse and supervisor with experience in long-term care and behavioral health seeking to be challenged in an internship as a student family nurse practitioner. Great communication and interpersonal skills, provider of excellent patient care, clear verbal and written communication skills; and leadership with a track record of improving patient care and satisfaction.

I will be looking to start with a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in April 8, 2024, 2 -3 days/week for 8 weeks for a total of 135 hours


Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Supervisor

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - Current
  • Provide guidance on wound care, medication administration, and illness management to patients and their caretakers.
  • Teach new nurses how to care for patients, how to do their jobs, and how to stay safe.
  • Check charts and clinical documents by auditing them to ensure they are correct.
  • Every night, manage approximately 11 RNs, 2 LPNs, 7 CNAs, and 50-65 patients..
  • Help to oversee patient care from time of admission through discharge.
  • Supervise care of 50-60 patients in acute rehabilitation who required complex treatment for illnesses such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, automobile accidents, and wound care.
  • Represent patients' interests by relaying their preferences to providers and checking to see if their therapies improved their condition.
  • Provide assistance in handling of challenging patients, families, and staff members

Registered Nurse

Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare
04.2013 - Current
  • Monitor 5-10 patients' conditions and report changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Direct patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Assess physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Perform various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, NGT and GT care, administer and monitor feedings, IV and central line care, blood administration and monitoring.
  • Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
  • Oversee and monitor 1 licensed vocational nurse and 1 certified nurse assistant
  • Provide education and teaching to patient and families.

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.1998 - 10.2021
  • Monitored 5-10 patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, and continuing care.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse

Western Medical Center Anaheim
01.2008 - 04.2013
  • Performed 5-10 patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to the supervisor.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Provided direct quality care to 5 patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

United States University
San Diego, CA
09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
12.2000

Skills

  • Training new and current staff
  • Priority Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Management
  • Advocating for patients
  • Managing challenging patients and families
  • Good Telephone Etiquette

Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of California, License number RN 597028, Certification Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2021 to present

Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) 2021 to present

Affiliations

Association of Rehabilitation Nursing 2010-2013

Accomplishments

Achieved accomplishment as a Supervisor on the night shift decreasing fall rates

Achieved accomplishment as a Supervisor increasing patient satisfaction scores on the night shift by decreasing call light answer times.


Timeline

RN Supervisor

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare
04.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Western Medical Center Anaheim
01.2008 - 04.2013

Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.1998 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

United States University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Nursing

Saddleback College
SHAWAN FIELDS