Shawna Larson
Manitowoc,WI
Summary
I am a student passionate about healthcare with experience in a level 1 trauma ER, long-term care, medical inpatient, and in-home hospice in a variety of roles. This variety in my experience leaves me well prepared for most situations that I may be faced with, and allows me to remain calm in scenarios I have not yet seen. I believe I would be an excellent addition to St. Vincent Hospital, and would love to someday work in the emergency department there once I earn my RN license.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Previously a Resident Assistant
Shady Lane
Manitowoc, WI
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration and vital signs monitoring.
- Performed physical assessments and documented findings according to policy and procedure.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately..
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured safety of both staff and residents through the implementation of policy and evidence-based practice
Lead ER Tech
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
02.2022 - Current
- Delegate tasks among ER techs on staff in order to ensure department needs are being met
- Provide essential support in a variety of situations, including all department codes. This consists of providing anything from physical support, delegating adequate staff, and being an expert on supplies and technology in the department.
- Manage the coverage of safety watches within the department
- Follow protocols to ensurge safety of staff and patients
- Assess vital signs, perform ECGs, and document per policy
- Fit patients for DME supplies and instruct on proper use
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital
St Paul, MN
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Assess vital signs and blood glucose levels as orders
- Assist patients with ADLs and ensure safe transfers
- Maintain patient cleanliness as needed
- Monitor and document I&Os per order
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kinnic Health & Rehab
River Falls, WI
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assist patients with ADL's, including dressing, toileting, eating, and bathing
- Inform nurses of any changes in resident condition
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Answer call lights to determine resident needs and maintain resident's comfort
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland12-2025
Associate of Science - First two Semesters of nursing, transferred to LTC
Chippewa Valley Technical College
River Falls, WICertificate - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Wisconsin Indian Technical College
New Richmond, WI05-2020
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
New Richmond, WI08-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Hospice care
- EKG administration
- Electronic medical record software
- Patient care and monitoring
Accomplishments
- 2024 scholarship to attend the AAUW National Conference for College Women Student Leaders at the University of Maryland
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN, Previously a Resident Assistant
Shady Lane
06.2024 - Current
Lead ER Tech
Regions Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kinnic Health & Rehab
08.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
Associate of Science - First two Semesters of nursing, transferred to LTC
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Wisconsin Indian Technical College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College