Shellanna James RN,BSN
Cypress,TX
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heart To Heart Hospice
2024.01 - 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.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical /Telemetry
Houston Methodist
2023.04 - 2023.11
- 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.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Registered Nurse
Silverado Hospice
2020.07 - 2023.04
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Managed caseloads of 15- 20 patients and families.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Home Care
Accucare Nursing
2017.11 - 2020.06
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaplan Family Hospice Residence
2017.06 - 2020.06
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed care of 5 - 7 patients during a shift.
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
Promenade
2015.02 - 2017.08
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Middletown Park Rehabilitation And Health Care Center
2014.07 - 2015.02
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Managed care for 20 patients daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY11.2019
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Monitoring
- EMR Systems ( EPIC)
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Seizure Management
- Interpreting EKGs
- Intravenous therapy
- Case management
Certification
- Licensed( New York Nursing License) - 791942
- Licensed (Texas Nursing License) - 991046
- CPR/BLS - Expires 05/2024
- ACLS - Expires 09/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heart To Heart Hospice
2024.01 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical /Telemetry
Houston Methodist
2023.04 - 2023.11
Registered Nurse
Silverado Hospice
2020.07 - 2023.04
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Home Care
Accucare Nursing
2017.11 - 2020.06
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaplan Family Hospice Residence
2017.06 - 2020.06
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
Promenade
2015.02 - 2017.08
Licensed Practical Nurse
Middletown Park Rehabilitation And Health Care Center
2014.07 - 2015.02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
- Licensed( New York Nursing License) - 791942
- Licensed (Texas Nursing License) - 991046
- CPR/BLS - Expires 05/2024
- ACLS - Expires 09/2025
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