Shawnee Hersey
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional nurse with 9 years of experience specializing in the perioperative environment. Skilled in patient care, IV placement, post operative patient monitoring, and emergency response. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability. Focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to optimize outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Nurse
Aspirus Hospital
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted thorough assessments of preoperative patients, identifying potential risks or contraindications for surgery.
- Documented accurate patient information in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the surgical team promptly.
- Streamlined operating room efficiency by effectively preparing and organizing medical instruments and equipment.
- Supported anesthesia team by preparing equipment and assisting during intubation as needed.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the surgical process.
Pediatric Perioperative Nurse
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2025
- Conducted thorough assessments of preoperative patients, communicating concerns to the surgical team.
- Educated patients and families regarding procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided personalized patient care, addressing individual concerns to ensure comfort and trust during preoperative preparations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and redirected negative behaviors, helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered and documented all ordered medication and treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained aseptic techniques and infection control protocols throughout procedures.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Precepted new perioperative nurses, sharing best practices for optimal patient care and professional development.
- Collaborated with other units to improve processes, increasing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Home Health Infusion Nurse
Affordable Staffing 365 (Originally Interim HomeHealth)
05.2017 - 06.2025
- Administered intravenous therapies and medication to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Minimized discomfort during needle insertion by utilizing proper techniques and offering distraction methods.
- Monitored patient vitals and responses during infusion treatments, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Implemented appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures, promoting understanding and compliance with therapy regimens.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and their caregivers by providing empathetic support, and addressing concerns throughout the course of treatment.
Pediatric Perioperative Nurse
Gateway Pediatric Surgery Center
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted thorough assessments of preoperative pediatric patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in paper chart.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for side effects, communicating changes to the surgical team.
- Supported anesthesia team by preparing equipment and assisting during intubation as needed.
- Reduced postoperative complications through diligent monitoring of patients during the recovery process.
- Educated caregivers on post-operative care instructions ensuring confidence returning home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR04-2016
Skills
- Pre and postoperative patient care
- IV catheter placement
- IV infusion administration
- Operating room circulation
- Precepting
- Patient safety
Certification
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Perioperative Nurse
Aspirus Hospital
07.2025 - 09.2025
Pediatric Perioperative Nurse
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2025
Home Health Infusion Nurse
Affordable Staffing 365 (Originally Interim HomeHealth)
05.2017 - 06.2025
Pediatric Perioperative Nurse
Gateway Pediatric Surgery Center
09.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College