Shawna Trudeau
Olean,NY
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Universal Primary Care
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Nurse-practitioner
Cuba Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Cuba Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Jamestown Community College
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Cattaraugus County Health Department
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Attended research meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Olean General Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
12.2022
- Thesis: Development of an Educational Brochure to Provide Immunization Information and Reliable Sources for Parents to Increase Immunization Rates of Newborns Through Adolescence
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.2016
Skills
- Urgent Care
- Radiology Diagnostics
- Patient Education
- Pediatric Exams
- Physical assessments
- Preventive Care
- Patient Communication
- STD Counseling
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Laceration Repair
Certification
BLS, PALS
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner - Universal Primary Care
11.2023 - Current
Nurse-practitioner - Cuba Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse - Jamestown Community College
02.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse - Cuba Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse - Cattaraugus County Health Department
05.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Olean General Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2017
D'Youville College - Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
Daemen College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Jamestown Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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