Shawniqua McCalister
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Hardworking, friendly professional with thirteen years of experience in healthcare as a CNA,CHHA,CMA,PCT/AUA looking to advance in a career as a LPN. I’m a reliable, team player dedicated to providing superb patient care and helping the organization achieve goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
ShiftKey
Tx
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
Travel Nurse
Elite Medical Inc
Perry, OK
09.2021 - Current
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Performed advanced clinical skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, and NG tube placement with precision and attention to detail.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
Travel Nurse
Clipboard Health
09.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
LPN Charge Nurse
Trinity Woods
Tulsa, OK
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
CNA,CHHA,CMA AND LPN
Total Medical Personnel Staffing
Tulsa, OK
02.2015 - 10.2022
- Use computers to chart intake/output and document assignments in care plans
- Adhere to strict HIPAA guidelines in order to ensure patient privacy
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
Nurse Aide
Wildwood Care Center
Tulsa, OK
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering thorough reports on patients'' status at shift handover meetings.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
Nurse Aide
Baptist villages of Owasso
Owasso, OK
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Nurse Tech
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
Nurse Aide
The Villages at Southern Hills
Tulsa, OK
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
C.S.R
West Corporations
Tulsa, OK
03.2009 - 10.2012
- Answered inbound calls in order to help customers resolve billing questions
- Used computer to assist customers with technical support
- Sold and described products and programs to customers
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Miller-motte College
Tulsa, OK06.2022
Certified Medication Aide
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK10.2017
PCT Training -
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK09.2017
PCT Clinicals -
St. Francis
Tulsa, OK09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Interim Healthcare
Tulsa, OK08.2012
C.P.R Training -
American Heart Association
Tulsa, OK07.2012
High School Diploma -
Project XII
Tulsa, OK05.2010
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Electronic Medical Records
- Hospice Care
- Home Health Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Intensive Care Unit
- Oncology Nursing
- Discharge Planning
- Wound Care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Immunization Administration
- Pediatric nursing
- Labor and delivery
- Diabetes management
Educationandtechnicaltraining
- PCT Training, Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa, OK, 06/01/17, 09/01/17, 120
- PCT Clinicals, St. Francis, Tulsa, OK, 08/01/17, 09/01/17, 40
- C.P.R Training, American Heart Association, Tulsa, OK, 07/01/12
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Interim Healthcare, Tulsa, OK, 07/01/12, 08/01/12
- High School Diploma, Project XII, Tulsa, OK, 08/01/08, 05/01/10
Additional Information
I’ve traveled and worked 6-12 month contracts in pediatrics, geriatrics and other nursing departments and clinics.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Trinity Woods
05.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Nurse
ShiftKey
09.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Elite Medical Inc
09.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Clipboard Health
09.2021 - Current
CNA,CHHA,CMA AND LPN
Total Medical Personnel Staffing
02.2015 - 10.2022
Nurse Aide
Wildwood Care Center
06.2014 - 01.2015
Nurse Aide
Baptist villages of Owasso
11.2013 - 05.2014
Nurse Tech
Hillcrest Medical Center
05.2013 - 09.2013
Nurse Aide
The Villages at Southern Hills
11.2012 - 05.2013
C.S.R
West Corporations
03.2009 - 10.2012
PCT Clinicals -
St. Francis
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Interim Healthcare
C.P.R Training -
American Heart Association
High School Diploma -
Project XII
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Miller-motte College
Certified Medication Aide
Tulsa Technology Center
PCT Training -
Tulsa Technology Center