Shawna Harris
Radcliff,United States
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Committed professional with 14 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Accurate
Louisville , KY
11.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC and Protouch to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 40 patients at a time with quality-driven support.
LPN
Maxim Home Healthcare Staffing Agency
Jeffersonville, IN
11.2018 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN
Kindred Healthcare
Louisville, KY
05.2005 - 09.2016
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Protouch to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Education
Diploma - LPN
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04.2008
GED -
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
Bedford, IN08.1994
Skills
- Procedure Explanation
- Needs Assessment
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- Equipment Assembly
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Conditions Reporting
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Recording Vital Signs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Management
- IV Insertion
- Hygiene Support
- Tracheostomy Care
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Catheter Monitoring
- Medical History Documenting
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Medical Histories
- Physician Support
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning Strategies
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Time Management
- Seizure Precautions
- Administering Immunizations
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Active Listening
- Healthcare Platforms
- Operational Standards
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Admission
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Rehabilitation Support
- Patient Flow
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Equipment Disinfection
- Critical Thinking
- Tracking Symptoms
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Alcohol Rubs
- Sample Collection
- Seizure Disorders
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Medical Equipment Usage
- Feedback Acceptance
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Inventory Assessments
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Mobility Devices
- Feeding Pumps
- Infusion Management Software
- Personal Care Support
- Activity Scheduling
- Assessing Residents
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Persuasion
- Negotiation
- Instructing
- Writing
- PointClickCare
Timeline
LPN
Accurate
11.2021 - Current
LPN
Maxim Home Healthcare Staffing Agency
11.2018 - Current
LPN
Kindred Healthcare
05.2005 - 09.2016
Diploma - LPN
Galen College of Nursing
GED -
Bedford-North Lawrence High School