Shayla Nickerson
Panora,IA
Summary
Energetic nurse with 10 years of nursing experience. I have strong leadership skills and can learn new skills quickly. I adapt easily to change in the healthcare field. I execute effective communication skills with patients, families, and all of those involved in the patient's care plan. I apply critical thinking skills to provide safe patient care. I enjoy educating patients in order to improve their care and I value evidence based practice with continuing of education. Team-oriented PACU Nurse possessing the qualities required to be a hands-on and dedicated healthcare professional. A calm personality with many years directing post-operative patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, PACU
Unity Point Hospital
Des Moines, IA
09.2023 - Current
- Identified potential problems or complications in a timely manner and addressed them appropriately.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when caring for critically ill patients.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to hospital policy.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient's condition or response to treatment plan.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Administered medications to manage progression of anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
UCSF Mission Bay
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Obtained patient’s history and assessment preoperatively. Charted results in Epic system.
- Starting IV’s and administering preoperative medications
PACU Nurse
St. Mary’s Regional Hospital
Reno, NV
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs, monitoring EKGs, and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered medications to manage progression of anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Postoperative experience In urology, gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, gastrointestinal, and some cardiac/vascular cases.
- Charted with electronic medical systems (EPIC).
Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
American Vision Partners
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Lead RN
Wolfe Eye Clinic
West Des Moines, IA
04.2016 - 11.2020
- Assisted with in-office procedures and EMR documentation.
- Assisted physician in the administration of medication in clinical trials.
- Observed patients after administration of designated medication for adverse events.
- Made patient referrals to other specialties and different locations.
- Documented assessment, medication, and demographics.
- Training new RN's and staff
- Surgery scheduling
- Triaging
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Neurology RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Taking responsibility for care of 6-8 patients assigned during shift
- Working with new admissions and discharges
- Documenting with the use of an EMR system
- Appropriately delegated patient care to unlicensed assistive personnel
- Thoroughly communicating with physicians, coworkers, and other care teams involved in patient care
- Honoring continuing of education and adapting to changes in evidence based practice.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA04.2014
Skills
- IV skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Preoperative nursing
- PACU nursing
- Policies and procedures
- Patient flow
- Health information systems
- Patient safety
- Medication and IV administration
- Organization
- Airway management
- Pain management
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Patient Assessment
References
REFERENCES
Penny Dullea, RN - Unity Point St. Lukes PACU Manager
(319) 368-5547
Abbey, RN- Unity Point St. Lukes PACU charge nurse
(319) 241-4076
Heather Randall, RN- Unity Point Allen Hospital PACU manager
(319) 235-5120
Timeline
RN, PACU
Unity Point Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
UCSF Mission Bay
04.2023 - 07.2023
PACU Nurse
St. Mary’s Regional Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
American Vision Partners
01.2022 - Current
Lead RN
Wolfe Eye Clinic
04.2016 - 11.2020
Neurology RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
06.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand View University
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