Shawn Green
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to decide best vascular access options
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care working closely with specialty MDs to place appropriate vascular access device.
- Led by example in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Obtained PIV access in adult and pediatric patients with co-morbidities using advanced techniques, such as ultrasound, with high success
- Placed PICC lines and Midlines at bedside with efficiency and high skill with low rates of complications
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2001 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Advocate Christ Medical Center
12.1997 - 10.2001
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL12.1996
Skills
Team player
Reliable
Critical Thinker/Problem solver
Flexible
Self driven
Knowledgeable
Highly Skilled
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2001 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Advocate Christ Medical Center
12.1997 - 10.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
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