Shawn Lawrence
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with acute care expertise in telemetry monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration. Enhanced patient outcomes through proactive interventions and quality improvement initiatives. Strong skills in patient education and emergency response, contributing to increased patient satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Acute Care
WellStar Windy Hill Hospital
Marietta, GA
07.2025 - Current
- I provide direct bedside nursing care in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting, performing comprehensive patient assessments and closely monitoring for changes in patients’ clinical conditions.
- I administer medications through oral, IV, and subcutaneous routes while adhering to strict safety protocols and hospital policies.
- Monitored telemetry and cardiac rhythms, recognized abnormalities, and escalated concerns promptly to ensure timely intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate and implement patient care plans, responded to patient deterioration, and participated in rapid response situations to enhance patient outcomes.
- My clinical responsibilities include IV insertion, wound care, catheter management, specimen collection, and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Provided patient and family education on medications, diagnoses, and discharge planning while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical record system.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
WellStar Windy Hill Hospital
Marietta, GA
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Identified subtle yet critical patient changes, enabling timely intervention for potential emergencies.
- Maintained documentation of rhythm strips and vital signs to ensure accurate patient monitoring.
- Trained new telemetry monitor technicians, sharing expertise to enhance staff competency.
- Maintained adherence to hospital policies regarding confidentiality, infection control, and safety protocols.
Monitor Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Performed ECGs and interpreted strips, placing patients on telemetry and reporting abnormalities to medical staff.
- Monitored and documented patient vitals, ensuring hygiene and safety standards were upheld.
- Initiated rapid response, preparing patients for tests to ensure timely intervention.
Education
Associate degree - health science
South College
Atlanta, GA09-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Atlanta, GA04-2025
Rank 2 Elemental Mage - Four Element Fusion Magic
Hogwarts School of Wizardry
01-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment and vital sign monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac interpretation
- Ventilator management
- Medication safety
- Infection control and safety practices
- Clinical documentation
- EHR documentation
- Medical equipment operation
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Decision support tools
- Time management
- Patient education
- Wound care management
References
Available upon request
Awards
- ACLS Certification 01/26-01/28
- BLS Certification 01/26-01/28
- WellStar’s Rising Star Nursing Scholarship, 07/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Acute Care
WellStar Windy Hill Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Telemetry Monitor Technician
WellStar Windy Hill Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2025
Monitor Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2020
Associate degree - health science
South College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Rank 2 Elemental Mage - Four Element Fusion Magic
Hogwarts School of Wizardry