Shawnee Nelson
Detroit,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elite Medical Staffing
Northville , MI
2023.04 - Current
- Hospice care
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Admissions/Discharges
- Trach care, foley insertion, IV therapy , Peg Tube care.
LPN
PRN ON Demand
Park City , UT
2021.04 - 2022.07
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Hospice care
LPN
Father Murray Nursing & Rehabilitation by Olympia
Center Line , MI
2018.12 - 2022.04
- Hospice care
- Delivered high-quality direct nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LPN
Trilogy Health Services
Commerce , MI
2014.06 - 2019.12
- Hospice care
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Patient Sitter
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit , MI
2007.10 - 2012.02
- Provided physical support to patients to assist in performing daily living activities.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or intercom systems to determine patient needs.
- Provided safe environment for patients and their families.
Direct Care Professional
Quest Inc.
Livonia , MI
2005.08 - 2006.12
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Education
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
Detroit, MI06.2005
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
ATS Institute of Technology
Highland Heights , OH12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Professional Skills Institute
Maumee, OH04.2023
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Long-Term Care
- Exceptional Judgement , decision making and problem solving skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- SBAR Communication
- Hospice Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elite Medical Staffing
2023.04 - Current
LPN
PRN ON Demand
2021.04 - 2022.07
LPN
Father Murray Nursing & Rehabilitation by Olympia
2018.12 - 2022.04
LPN
Trilogy Health Services
2014.06 - 2019.12
Patient Sitter
Henry Ford Hospital
2007.10 - 2012.02
Direct Care Professional
Quest Inc.
2005.08 - 2006.12
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
ATS Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Professional Skills Institute
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