Shawana Chandler
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional prepared for critical care and post-anesthesia roles. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient monitoring, pain management, and rapid response care. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring optimal outcomes in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Palomar Surgery Center
03.2022 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
Lead RN
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Lead RN tasked with overseeing a large group of LPN’s to carry out the goal of safely vaccinating the residents of Madison county located in the state of Illinois. Responsibilities included keeping track of vaccine temp, storage, and handling, as well as evaluating patients for post vaccine reactions.
RN
Methodist Healthcare
09.2019 - 12.2020
- As this was my first job as an RN I was able to successfully complete a 12-month nurse residency program and provide care to a ratio of 6:1 ill, injured and recovering adult/elderly patients on a 60-bed med/surg unit. Experienced in medication administration, patient assessments, dressing changes, monitoring vital signs, documentation, and providing patients with support and education prior to discharge.
Corpsman/EMT-b
United States Navy
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Assisted in the prevention and treatment of disease, disability, and injury using first aid and preventive medical procedures. As a senior line corpsman, I utilized first responder skills both tactical and non-tactical to ensure service members were medically able to complete the mission.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05.2019
Nursing conc-gen studies
Itawamba Community college
05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Tupelo High School
05.2004
Skills
- Ability to adapt to last minute changes
- Working knowledge of military healthcare system
- Self-motivated
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in diversity training
Certification
- RN License# Ca-95250543 Compact-912985
- BLS certification (2025)
- ACLS certification (2025)
- PALS certification (2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Palomar Surgery Center
03.2022 - Current
Lead RN
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
02.2021 - 06.2021
RN
Methodist Healthcare
09.2019 - 12.2020
Corpsman/EMT-b
United States Navy
06.2007 - 06.2014
Nursing conc-gen studies
Itawamba Community college
High School Diploma - undefined
Tupelo High School
ADN - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
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