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SHAWN HARRISON

Dallas,Texas

Summary

Enthusiastic nurse motivated to work with patients, families, and care teams in the most efficient and effective manner. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional able to devise satisfying solutions to complex problems. Driven nursing professional with 3+-year experience in acute critical care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. RN License 989036

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel ICU RN

Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - Current


  • Rapid adaptation to new ICU settings: Quickly acclimate to different ICU environments, including various hospital systems, protocols, and patient populations
  • Assess and familiarize yourself with the unit’s layout, equipment, and policies to ensure seamless integration into the team and efficient delivery of patient care
  • Flexibility and versatility: Demonstrate adaptability to diverse patient needs, medical conditions, and critical care practices
  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, embracing different approaches and methods to provide high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Adjust quickly to varying nurse-patient ratios, unit dynamics, and scheduling practices in different healthcare facilities
  • Effective communication and teamwork: Establish strong working relationships with colleagues, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in each new environment
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate to ensure continuity of care, smooth handoffs, and accurate documentation
  • Embrace the importance of teamwork in delivering exceptional patient outcomes
  • Continuous learning and professional growth: Remain proactive in seeking knowledge and staying updated on best practices in critical care nursing
  • Embrace opportunities for professional development and ongoing education, leveraging each new assignment as a chance to expand your skills, broaden your clinical knowledge, and enhance your adaptability to various ICU settings.

Critical Care Nurse

Parkland Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - Current
  • Provide specialized and comprehensive care: Deliver exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing ventilators, and conducting assessments to identify and address patient needs
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Respond to emergencies and critical situations: Demonstrate quick decision-making skills and expertise in handling medical emergencies
  • Respond effectively to changes in patients’ conditions, recognize signs of deterioration, and initiate appropriate interventions promptly
  • Provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Dallas Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Leadership and coordination: Assume a leadership role in the small 15 bed Surgical ICU during the COVID pandemic, overseeing the day-to-day operations, and coordinating patient care activities
  • Assign and delegate tasks to nursing staff, ensuring appropriate coverage and optimal utilization of resources
  • COVID-specific protocols and safety measures: Implement and enforce strict infection control measures, following hospital and CDC guidelines, to minimize the risk of COVID transmission within the ICU
  • Train and educate staff on proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to isolation protocols for
  • COVID-positive patients
  • Patient care management: Provide direct patient care while overseeing the care provided by the nursing team
  • Monitor and assess patients’ condition, administer medications, and perform nursing procedures as needed
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans tailored to COVID patients’ unique needs, including respiratory support and managing potential complications.

ICU Nurse

JPS Health Network
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.

ICU Nurse

White Rock City Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.

Education

Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023

Associate -

Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, Texas
02.2020

Bachelor’s - Biology

St. Edward’s University
Austin, Texas
05.2012

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Ventilator Care
  • Chest Tubes
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • PALS

Timeline

Travel ICU RN

Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - Current

Critical Care Nurse

Parkland Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - Current

ICU Nurse

JPS Health Network
02.2021 - 05.2021

ICU Nurse

White Rock City Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021

Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Dallas Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate -

Dallas Nursing Institute

Bachelor’s - Biology

St. Edward’s University

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