SHAWNTE DOTSON
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic, high-motivated Registered Nurse with nearly 12 years of licensed practical nurse experience. Patient-focused with a strong background in different levels of patient care. Ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. A disciplined and energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Possess a great attitude and work ethic - maintaining critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care. Personable with a positive attitude while interfacing effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff. Work well as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team. Consistently provide quality patient care and adapt to change. Recognized for providing communication of medical knowledge and cultivating a rapport with both patients and peers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
REGISTERED NURSE
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, USA
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Interview patients to obtain medical information, and measured their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Highly experienced in planning and operating patient care.
- Responsible for medication administration, implementing a plan of care, documentation of medical changes, communication with other health care providers as needed, and making independent clinical decisions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Provided health education training for patients.
- Promoted to RN.
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the nursing process by passing meds, implementing treatments, completing blood draws, administering IV medications, peritoneal dialysis, etc.
- Experienced in electronic charting by navigating electronic medical record systems and other medical databases, reviewing medical records, and gathering medical record data related to patient history.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE – TEAM LEADER | REGISTERED NURSE
Weinberg Campus
Getzville, USA
12.2010 - 03.2022
- Interpersonal leadership of nurses implementing strategies to not only supervise but to mentor patient-care and medical records experiences of this 180-bed facility.
- Versed in the administration of medication, management of treatments, and review of admissions/discharges.
- Promoted to RN.
- Maintenance and safety of the environment, interdepartmental involvement to promote quality care through teamwork, employee development, policy, and procedure development.
- Monitor and respond to vital signs of patients; communicate with nurses, and lead in the updating of electronic charts.
- Performs analytical skills when assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Recognized by management for outstanding performance being awarded 'Employee of the Year' in May 2017.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Absolut of Aurora Park
Aurora, USA
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Prepared charts, wrote reports, and provided assistance on patient medications, treatments, and admissions.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with the staff, patients, and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly recognize critical and significant changes in patients.
- Maintained records of care with the ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients' medical information.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, USA
06.2008 - 08.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tocaire College
South Buffalo, NY12.2021
Skills
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Analytical Strategies
- Medsurg Care
- Tracheotomy Care
- Ventilator and Acute Care
- Medication administration
- Electronic charting
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Awards
Employee of the Year, 05/17
Leadership Experience
- Mentor/Train New Nurses
- RN Supervisor
- Analytical Strategies
- Manages patient care and medical records experiences of a 180-bed facility
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Erie County Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2023
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE – TEAM LEADER | REGISTERED NURSE
Weinberg Campus
12.2010 - 03.2022
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Absolut of Aurora Park
09.2010 - 12.2010
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Erie County Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tocaire College