Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Shenise Rhymer

Kernersville,NC

Summary

With over a decade of experience in critical care nursing, healthcare operations, and administrative leadership, I excel in roles requiring analytical thinking, organizational skills, and patient advocacy. My background includes process improvements, staff development, clinical education, and product demonstration.

Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, I am adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN/Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU

Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
  • Manage care of the post-operative cardiac patient
  • Manage and monitor cardiac devices and continuous renal replacement therapy.
  • Administer medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Perform various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Assistant Nurse Manager

St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2025
  • Assisted Nurse Manager with unit tasks.
  • Performed real-time chart audits for patients, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
  • Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
  • Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory ratings with patients.

Clinical Education Specialist

IQVIA
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Developed targeted training materials for diverse audiences, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, implementing improvements as needed.
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulations, role-playing exercises, and case studies to enhance critical thinking skills in learners.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design comprehensive curriculum for various clinical specialties.

ICU Nurse

Northside Hospital Atlanta
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
  • Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.

Unit Charge Nurse

Emory University Hospital Midtown
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for ongoing professional development.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple medical issues, navigating challenging situations to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, improving overall health outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, offering support and education on medical conditions and treatment plans.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through routine audits of documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, sharing expertise on best practices in nursing care management.
  • Mentored new nurses to foster professional growth and enhance team performance.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient nursing processes and protocols.

Assistant Nurse Manager

St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2009 - 08.2018
  • Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
  • Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
  • Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Atlantic University
05-2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
08-2008

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Florida Atlantic University
05-2002

Skills

  • Ethical practice
  • Staff development
  • Quality improvement
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical leadership
  • Nursing expertise
  • Performance appraisal
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Unit operations
  • Nursing administration
  • Staff supervision
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • CCRN
  • TNCC

Timeline

RN/Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU

Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
05.2025 - Current

Clinical Education Specialist

IQVIA
10.2023 - 08.2024

Assistant Nurse Manager

St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2025

ICU Nurse

Northside Hospital Atlanta
07.2019 - 06.2020

Unit Charge Nurse

Emory University Hospital Midtown
10.2018 - 11.2019

Assistant Nurse Manager

St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2009 - 08.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Atlantic University
Shenise Rhymer