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Sheena Macawili

St Louis,MO

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC
05.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to Stepdown patients.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Registered Nurse

Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Registered Nurse

Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of San Agustin
Iloilo City, Philippines
05.2010

High School Diploma -

University of Antique
Sibalom, Antique, Philippines
03.2006

Skills

  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Care Planning
  • Wound
  • Respiratory Maintenance
  • Renal Function Management
  • ECG
  • Neurological Monitoring
  • Hemodynamics Monitoring
  • Pain Management
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism
  • Team Collaboration
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • Missouri Board of Nursing

Missouri Division of Professional Registration

License Number: 2021014210

  • NMI Board of Nursing

Commonwealth of the NMI – USA

License Number: R18938

  • Philippine Registered Nurse

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

License Number: 0690337

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC
05.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse

Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of San Agustin

High School Diploma -

University of Antique

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