Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Licensing And Certifications
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Shawnisa Colter

Stonecrest,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse

24 Hours Home Care LLC
06.2022 - Current

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.

Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.

Educated patients and families on health management, fostering adherence to treatment regimens and lifestyle changes.

Med/Surg Tele, Pulmonary, Neurology Units

Northside Forsyth
09.2021 - 01.2023

Responsible for evaluation and assessments, counseling, education regarding
medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plans for
diagnosis an d administration of treatment procedure for post operative patients.
Coordinate treatment with the interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Perform record maintenance, manage heavy patient volume including telephone
triage and patient referral

Med/Surg Tele Float Pool, Covid Crisis Unit

Emory Hillandale Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021

Covid Crisis Contract for Med/Surg

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Clinical Nurse

University Healthcare Augusta
07.2021 - 09.2021

On a 50 bed Medical Surgical Telemetry unit responsible for direct
patient care being an advocate and patient education

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 .

Covid Crisis Contract Nurse

Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield
02.2021 - 04.2021

Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards during the pandemic.

Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring accurate documentation of treatment outcomes.

Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment protocols.

Covid Crisis Contract

Piedmont Hospital Athens
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Delivered critical patient care in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort during crises.

Covid Crisis Contract

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency in high-pressure situations.

Med/Surg Tele Float Pool

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2020

Assisted in emergency response situations, providing critical care under high-pressure conditions.

Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare teams promptly.

Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and best practices.

Ortho Spine Rehab Contract

Southeast Georgia Health System
08.2019 - 11.2019

Educated patients and families on post-rehabilitation care and self-management strategies.

Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and inform tailored rehabilitation goals.

Evaluated patient responses to treatments and modified care plans as needed, resulting in improved health outcomes.

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Medical Staffing
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states.

Registered Nurse

Emory University Medical Hospital
09.2013 - 07.2016
  • On a 50 bed Medical Surgical Telemetry unit responsible for direct patient care being an advocate and patient education

Education

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Nursing

Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey
12.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
01-2003

Skills

  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Care planning
  • Clinical judgment
  • Intake and discharge
  • Patient examination
  • Family education
  • Patient education
  • Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
  • EMR / EHR
  • Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Clinical Nurse

24 Hours Home Care LLC
06.2022 - Current

Med/Surg Tele, Pulmonary, Neurology Units

Northside Forsyth
09.2021 - 01.2023

Clinical Nurse

University Healthcare Augusta
07.2021 - 09.2021

Covid Crisis Contract Nurse

Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield
02.2021 - 04.2021

Covid Crisis Contract

Piedmont Hospital Athens
11.2020 - 01.2021

Med/Surg Tele Float Pool, Covid Crisis Unit

Emory Hillandale Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021

Covid Crisis Contract

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020

Med/Surg Tele Float Pool

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2020

Ortho Spine Rehab Contract

Southeast Georgia Health System
08.2019 - 11.2019

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Medical Staffing
09.2017 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse

Emory University Medical Hospital
09.2013 - 07.2016

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Nursing

Essex County College

Bachelor of Arts - English

Stony Brook University

Licensing And Certifications

  • Georgia Registered Nurse Licensure, RN232214, 2021-01-01, 2025-01-31
  • Basic Life Support, BG63167, 2020-07-01, 2026-07-31