Sheena Schau
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Advocate Christ Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment while mentoring new staff and enhancing patient care quality. Proficient in EKG interpretation and committed to patient education, ensuring clear communication of treatment plans and medication effects.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
- Medical cardiac ICU 2005-2017, Cardiodiagnostics 2017-present
- Administered medications via oral, Gtube, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assigned as charge nurse when ACM is off and communicates regularly with manager with the day to day operations.
- Leader within my department when it comes to decision making with any changes such as start times, feedback of any improvements for schedule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills12.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Medication Distribution
- Performing EKGs
- Cardiac Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College