Shelva Washington
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract RN
Central Regional Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked with Forensic unit
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among nursing staff through active participation in unit meetings, shared decision-making initiatives, and peer mentorship opportunities.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient progress in electronic health records and communicating with relevant team members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated effectively with case managers and social workers to ensure patients receive necessary resources and support services.
- Assessed acute changes in patients'' conditions quickly, collaborating with physicians to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Consistently maintained professional boundaries both within the healthcare team setting as well as when interacting with patients.
RN Traveler
NCDPS
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing strict infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds while respecting cultural differences.
- Coordinated effectively with case managers and social workers to ensure patients receive necessary resources and support services.
- Facilitated smooth transitions to return to the community covid free.
Agency RN
NYPD Crisis Invention Health Hospital Corporation
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with homeless for medical and mental health treatment
- Assist for housing, drug rehabilitation.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and facilitating open communication about health concerns.
- Assessed patient needs quickly, prioritizing interventions based on severity and urgency.
- Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel RN Prison Mental Health
Central Prison Psyche Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Contract Travel RN
Central Regional Psych Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Agency Nurse Forensic Psych
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress in electronic health records systems.
- Utilized advanced assessment techniques identify early signs deterioration intervening promptly reduce potential complications.
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating with healthcare team members during shift handoffs and transitions of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Agency RN
Bellevue Hospital HHC
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Agency RN Psyche/ CPEP
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Utilized electronic health records proficiently in managing patient information securely.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by coordinating discharge planning activities with multidisciplinary team members.
- Maintained infection control protocols consistently while delivering direct patient care services in various clinical settings.
- Assessed patient needs quickly, prioritizing interventions based on severity and urgency.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
- Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Contract RN Employee Health(OHS)
Kings County
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Maintained strict confidentiality concerning all patient-related information, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
- Streamlined the employee onboarding process by developing comprehensive health screening protocols and immunization requirements.
- Developed targeted interventions for high-risk populations within the company, such as employees with chronic conditions or those in physically demanding roles.
- Provided ongoing support to employees dealing with personal health challenges, offering guidance on managing symptoms and maintaining productivity at work.
- Assisted in planning annual health fairs to increase awareness of available resources and promote overall wellness among employees.
- Improved employee health by conducting regular assessments and implementing tailored wellness programs.
- Conducted nursing assessment, triage, treatment and education for employee health concerns.
- Evaluated and administered pharmacological treatment to employee illness and injury by using standard and ethical nursing practices.
- Supplied wellness materials and information to employees to prevent sickness, fatigue and mental burnout while fostering positive company culture.
- Offered ambulatory care by treating sore throats, earaches, rashes, pink eye and other ailments to proactively manage chronic conditions, prevent serious illness and improve overall health of employees.
- Administered medical testing and vision and hearing screening to identify risks to health and improve well-being for staff.
Contract RN
Lincoln Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Inpatient Psyche/CPEP
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient progress in electronic health records and communicating with relevant team members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated effectively with case managers and social workers to ensure patients receive necessary resources and support services.
- Assessed acute changes in patients'' conditions quickly, collaborating with physicians to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds while respecting cultural differences.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to physician orders.
Contract RN
Jacobi Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Inpatient Psyche/CPEP
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient progress in electronic health records and communicating with relevant team members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated effectively with case managers and social workers to ensure patients receive necessary resources and support services.
- Assessed acute changes in patients'' conditions quickly, collaborating with physicians to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Anticipated potential complications or emergencies proactively by closely observing patients'' responses during treatments or procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to physician orders.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support for patients and their families.
Contract
Harlem Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Inpatient Psyche/CPEP
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating with healthcare team members during shift handoffs and transitions of care.
- Managed high-stress emergency situations calmly while prioritizing appropriate interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Advocated patients'' rights collaborating closely family members addressing concerns easing anxieties throughout treatment process.
- Executed clinical skills such as IV insertion, wound care management, and medication administration accurately and efficiently.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Agency RN
Bellevue Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Agency RN Psyche/ CPEP
- Patient care including performing vena-puncture for labs, implemented care plans, maintained hemodynamics for patients, provide education of health needs for patients & families, collaborated with different departments to ensure the best plan of care for the patient.
Staff RN CPEP
Beth Israel Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Work with acute psych patients in the CPEP setting
- Administer medication, assess patient's mental status with team, draw labs & review lab results, discharge & admit patients, monitor patient's vitals & provide support for family & patient's
Contract RN Substance Abuse
Kings County Behavioral Health Center
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to physician orders.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds while respecting cultural differences.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient progress in electronic health records and communicating with relevant team members.
- Coordinated effectively with case managers and social workers to ensure patients receive necessary resources and support services.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among nursing staff through active participation in unit meetings, shared decision-making initiatives, and peer mentorship opportunities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Anticipated potential complications or emergencies proactively by closely observing patients'' responses during treatments or procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Meade Personnel Consultants, Inc
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Agency Nurse Provide nursing care to substance abuse patients, perform vena- puncture for lab specimens, transcribes physicians orders, administer medications, perform narcotic counts in beginning and ending of shifts, provide education for the affects of substance abuse has on health also conducts groups for affects drug abuse has on certain medical and mental conditions.
School Nurse Staff
Department Of Health
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Identified the health care needs of specific student populations and the availability of health services, planned and implemented services and health care plans, maintained student health records, implementation of communicable disease control in the school, including monitoring surveillance and participating in disease prevention and outbreak management within the school, serving as the health care consultant for school personnel, students and their families.
Staff RN Recovery Room Nurse
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
04.2003 - 07.2005
- Assisted in recovery of post- surgical patients, responded to emergency situations that involved airway, cardiac, and hemodynamic compromise, evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments, educated patients/ families on health care needs and conditions.
Assistant Coordinator of Bloodless Surgery Staff Rn
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
03.2003 - 06.2005
- Assisted patients with their choices for alternative to blood transfusion; collaborated with different departments to insure patient's choices were implemented, traveled to seminars to participate in the research of bloodless surgery alternatives.
Staff RN Cardiac Catherization Nurse
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Prepared Patients for pre and post cardiac cath procedures ,monitored patients during diagnostic left and right cath, ptci procedure and assisting in the pulling of arterial and venous sheaths, monitoring patient's vital signs during conscience sedation and administering conscience sedation before and during procedure, assisted physician in scrub role during procedure , implemented ads protocols during and after procedure.
Staff RN Psyche
Highland Hospital
03.1997 - 02.1998
- Provide patient care for patients psych problems
- Assisted with pre & post ect treatments, evaluate staffing requirements, admit & discharge patient.
Internship as an OR nurse Staff
Charleston Area Medical Center
09.1993 - 02.1997
- Assisted in various surgical procedures as a scrub nurse , circulating nurse, charge nurse
- Floated to MICU & other critical care areas.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing -
Davis and Elkins University
Skills
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Licensed RN
- Medication Administration
- Taking vitals
- Administering immunizations
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support
- American Red Cross First Aid Training
- American Lung Association Open Airway
- American Heart Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NY State Licensed Registered Nurse
- Certification for Infection Control
- Child Abuse Certification
Expertiseandachievements
Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention. Resourceful problem solver, capable of implementing solutions to complex problems. Relate well to people from variety of cultures. Dedicated individual; reputation for consistently going beyond what is required.
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Contract RN
Central Regional Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
RN Traveler
NCDPS
12.2020 - 03.2021
Agency RN
NYPD Crisis Invention Health Hospital Corporation
12.2019 - 03.2020
Travel RN Prison Mental Health
Central Prison Psyche Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Contract Travel RN
Central Regional Psych Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
Agency RN
Bellevue Hospital HHC
03.2017 - 06.2017
Contract RN Employee Health(OHS)
Kings County
04.2016 - 09.2016
Contract RN
Lincoln Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2016
Contract RN
Jacobi Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2015
Contract
Harlem Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
Agency RN
Bellevue Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2013
Staff RN CPEP
Beth Israel Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2012
Contract RN Substance Abuse
Kings County Behavioral Health Center
08.2009 - 03.2010
Meade Personnel Consultants, Inc
04.2008 - 08.2008
School Nurse Staff
Department Of Health
08.2005 - 12.2007
Staff RN Recovery Room Nurse
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
04.2003 - 07.2005
Assistant Coordinator of Bloodless Surgery Staff Rn
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
03.2003 - 06.2005
Staff RN Cardiac Catherization Nurse
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2003
Staff RN Psyche
Highland Hospital
03.1997 - 02.1998
Internship as an OR nurse Staff
Charleston Area Medical Center
09.1993 - 02.1997
Associate Degree Nursing -
Davis and Elkins University
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