- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Enjoy participating in yoga, swimming and walking for overall physical and mental well-being
Shawna Brandon
Happy Valley,OR
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse with 2 years of direct patient care and advocacy experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, and long-term care units. Proficient in psychiatric medication management and therapeutic de-escalation techniques, as well as memory care and end-of-life care. Highly skilled in charting using PCC and Epic, conducting patient assessments, managing admissions and discharges, and monitoring care plans. Adept at promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient and family rapport to drive evidence-based outcome goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Rose Villa
09.2023 - Current
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Charge Nurse
Pacific Health and Rehab
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Milwaukie, OR06.2022
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Santa Rosa, CA06.2017
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Duty delegation
- Licensed RN
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE, 10/22, OREGON STATE BOARD OF NURSING, RN#10000012
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION, CURRENT, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
- CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, 2019, OREGON STATE BOARD OF NURSING
- PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION, 05/10, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Additional experience
- Agency Nurse at various post-acute nursing facilities- January 2023 - current
- Vaccination Nurse, Milwaukie, OR, September 2023 - January 2024
Interests
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Rose Villa
09.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Pacific Health and Rehab
01.2023 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE
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