Shayna Christianson
Superior,WI
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health
12.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiology
St Luke's Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Bridge Nurse
Ecumen Lakeshore
08.2008 - 09.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2023
License Practical Nurse
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.2008
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Feedback Acceptance
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Reading Comprehension
- Charting and Recording
- Hygiene Support
- Documenting Incidents
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Documenting Intake
- Transcribing Orders
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Protocols
- Update Electronic Charts
- EKG Administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiology
St Luke's Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse, Bridge Nurse
Ecumen Lakeshore
08.2008 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
License Practical Nurse
Lake Superior College
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