Shawna Sanders
Orchard Park,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 4+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to all types of patients. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
GHR
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2018
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intensive Care Unit
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- RN License - 4 Years
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- CCMTT- Certified Cardiac Monitoring Telemetry Tech
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
GHR
11.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health
01.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
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