Shawnea Adair
BEARDEN,AR
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Academy Instructor
SAU Tech
Camden, AR
09.2021 - Current
- Assessed students' progress through quizzes, tests, and other evaluation methods.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their learning objectives.
- Created a positive learning environment for students to thrive academically and socially.
- Encouraged student participation in class discussions and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
LPN Charge Nurse
Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Camden, AR
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
LPN
OCMC Express Care
Camden, AR
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- 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.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Longmeadows Nursing and Rehab
Camden, AR
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR12-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, ARSkills
- Student Motivation
- Subject matter expertise
- Project-based learning
- Teaching strategies
Certification
- LPN graduate of Southern Arkansas University Tech 2011
Accomplishments
- Clinical Award during LPN school
Affiliations
- Crafting
- Sewing
- Fishing
- gardening
Timeline
Career Academy Instructor
SAU Tech
09.2021 - Current
LPN
OCMC Express Care
01.2017 - 01.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 06.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Longmeadows Nursing and Rehab
10.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nursing
Southern Arkansas University Tech
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