Shefayne McIntosh
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Medassist, specializing in comprehensive assessments and care coordination. Demonstrated success in advocating for patient needs and formulating effective care plans. Proficient in electronic documentation and patient education, ensuring HIPAA compliance and promoting collaborative healthcare environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE UAS ASSESSOR
Medassist
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured adherence to federal and state regulations regarding assessment practices.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs.
- Documented patient medical histories accurately for physician review.
- Maintained thorough assessment records in compliance with agency policies.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient-focused care plans.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services like home health aides or physical therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assessed needs for durable medical equipment prior to issuing prescriptions.
- Advocated for patient requirements within interdisciplinary teams and executed treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Universal Medical Records
BROOKLYN, NY
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health Guyana
02.2012 - 10.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - General Nursing
Charles Rosa School of Nursing
Guyana01-2012
Skills
- HIPAA compliance education
- Comprehensive assessments
- Patient education
- Electronic documentation
- Care coordination
- Clinical collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Care planning
- Home visits
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication administration
- Foley catheter procedures
- Physical examination skills
- Care plan formulation
- Patient intake and discharge
Certification
Registered Nurse
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE UAS ASSESSOR
Medassist
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Universal Medical Records
06.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health Guyana
02.2012 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - General Nursing
Charles Rosa School of Nursing