Shawneen Womble
Altha,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
Chattahoochee, FL
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Kindred Home Health
Marianna, FL
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Staff Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
Marianna, FL
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Registered Nurse
Bay Medical Sacred Heart
Panama City, FL
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Corrections
Blountstown, FL
07.2000 - 01.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05.2016
Skills
- Nursing Procedure Development
- Training Needs Assessment
- Decision Making
- Oral and Written Communication
- Compliance Monitoring
- Illness Management Instruction
- Practice Standards Implementation
- Care Quality Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
08.2018 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Kindred Home Health
10.2017 - 06.2018
Staff Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
11.2016 - 09.2017
Staff Registered Nurse
Bay Medical Sacred Heart
07.2016 - 10.2016
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Corrections
07.2000 - 01.2016
Nursing
Chipola College