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Shaylea Severn

Coldwater

Summary

Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Experienced nurse with broad experience in clinical nursing, patient care and team leadership. Display strong leadership abilities such as coordinating nurse teams, implementing health regulations, and designing patient care plans. Demonstrated impact by improving hospital procedures, training junior staff members and enhancing overall patient satisfaction. Possess exceptional communication skills to liaise between patients, families and medical staff. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Insight
Coldwater
03.2017 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
  • Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.

NICU Lead, Flight, and Transport Registered Nurse

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne
07.2008 - 03.2017
  • Developed protocols that ensured continuity of care across shifts and departments.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Identified areas of improvement needed within the department and developed action plans accordingly.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Assumed responsibility for overseeing day-to-day activities within the unit such as shift assignments and workload distribution.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, laws and standards of practice pertaining to nursing care.
  • Assisted in the training of new nurses by providing instruction on proper techniques and procedures related to patient care.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Provided clinical expertise and leadership to ensure quality patient care was delivered in a safe and effective manner.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or review policies and procedures.
  • Supervised daily operations within the department, including staffing schedules, equipment maintenance, budgeting and inventory control.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate nurses and provided feedback on their professional development.
  • Followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members while ensuring positive morale among personnel.
  • Managed emergency situations that may arise during flights such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
  • Evaluated patients throughout aircraft transports to trauma centers for treatment.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as administering oxygen, IVs, medications, CPR, and intubation.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assisted physicians with treatments or procedures when necessary during transport.

Staffing Coordinator

Laurels Of Coldwater
Coldwater
04.2011 - 04.2012
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage across multiple departments.
  • Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
  • Provided support for payroll processing by verifying hours worked and resolving discrepancies.
  • Provided support during new employee interviews and orientations.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state laws related to employment practices.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
  • Developed job postings, tracked applicants through applicant tracking system, and coordinated onboarding paperwork.
  • Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring and mentoring personnel.
  • Facilitated orientation sessions for new hires.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
07-2024

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Skills

  • Quality improvement
  • Clinical leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient safety
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Patient care assessment
  • Patient care
  • Communication skills
  • Staff development
  • Team management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Creative problem solving
  • Ventilator care
  • Adaptability
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Insight
03.2017 - Current

Staffing Coordinator

Laurels Of Coldwater
04.2011 - 04.2012

NICU Lead, Flight, and Transport Registered Nurse

Parkview Regional Medical Center
07.2008 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

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