SHENA WALTERS RN, BSN
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Efficient Registered Nurse with 8+ years of experience. Successful at providing compassionate care and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well in a team setting to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
Tulsa, OK
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Ascension St John
Tulsa, OK
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards in diverse clinical environments.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Glenwood Regional Hospital
West Monroe, LA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Banner University Medical Center South
Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
John H. Stroger Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood, Mississippi
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Administer COVID-19 vaccine
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Westside Regional Medical Center, HCA
Plantation, FL
04.2013 - 01.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Career College - Miami
Miami, FL03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2016
Skills
- Adaptability
- Team work
- Critical thinking
- IV start
- Empathetic
- Staff Precepting
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Ascension St John
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Glenwood Regional Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Banner University Medical Center South
09.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
John H. Stroger Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Aya Healthcare
05.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Westside Regional Medical Center, HCA
04.2013 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Career College - Miami
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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