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Work History
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Shawna Kavanaugh

Hammonton,NJ

Summary

Registered Nurse professional deeply committed to providing high-quality and compassionate patient care. Recognized for excelling in team-based settings and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Virtua Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Utilized Epic and Cerner to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
  • Utilized Microsoft Teams to participate in educational meetings, improving the quality of care for all patients
  • Charge Nurse of 28 bed Medical Surgical Unit while providing care for a 6 patient assignment

Registered Nurse, Substitute School Nurse

Lenape High School District
01.2023 - Current
  • Serves as the primary advocate for health and well being of over 2,000 students and staff within the school
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Utilizes Microsoft Office and Excel along with Genesis to document students records

Registered Nurse, Vaccination Nurse

Passport Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered vital doses of vaccines that protect or reduce the impact of a range of preventable diseases
  • Maintained organization and time management skills
  • Good knowledge of potential adverse reactions and how to handle them
  • Good medical knowledge of vaccines, the processes and the science behind them
  • Provided vaccinations to corporate offices and companies of over 1,000 employees

Registered Nurse, PRN Float Nurse, Resource Pool

Duke University Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Monitored and cared for patients post organ transplant
  • Monitored patients undergoing bone marrow transplant
  • Provided care for patients during clinical studies
  • Provided care for post CABG and Valve Surgery patients on Step down unit
  • Administered IV medications including insulin drips
  • Monitored patients and cared for patients on multiple units at two of Duke’s medical facilities
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Documented, utilizing Epic, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
12.2009 - 04.2018
  • Monitored patients post cardiac catherization or angioplasty
  • Monitored activating clotting times on femoral arterial lines and performed removal when necessary
  • Interpreted Cardiac Rhythms and monitored for any changes or abnormalities
  • Provided care for patients post Pacemaker/AICD insertion
  • Provided care for post CABG, TAVR and Valve Surgery patients on stepdown unit
  • Administered IV anti-arrhythmic medications including Cardizem and Amiodarone and titrated when necessary
  • Oversaw a 38 bed cardiac Care unit as Charge Nurse on weekends while also responsible for an individual 3 patient assignment
  • Monitored patients post Video Assisted Thoracotomies, including managing Chest tubes and Epidurals
  • Administered IV Dopamine, Lasix, Integrillin, Nitroglycerin and Heparin
  • Performed phlebotomy, IV insertion and access and administered blood transfusions
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Thomas Edison University
Trenton, NJ

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ

Achievement Highlights and Cerifications

  • Certification in Aquaphoresis therapy and performed therapy on Congestive heart failure patients
  • Maintained preceptor certification and mentored many new graduate nurses over a 7 year period
  • Trained in the Cardiovascular ICU to receive certification in step-down program
  • Substitute School Nurse Certification
  • Certification in Phlebotomy
  • Certification in Dysrhythmia
  • Certified in BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Virtua Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Substitute School Nurse

Lenape High School District
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Vaccination Nurse

Passport Health
08.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse, PRN Float Nurse, Resource Pool

Duke University Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
12.2009 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Thomas Edison University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ocean County College

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