Sheyenne Colyer
Ottumwa,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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. Variety of experience in the clinic, medical surgical, operating room, long term care, and emergency room setting. Daisy award winner with a focus on patient advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ottumwa Urology
07.2022 - Current
- Managed and maintained the surgical schedule, education materials, and pre-admission testing appointments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention. Assisted with administration of intravesical chemotherapy agents.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for catheter care at home including irrigation, suprapubic changes, and general cleanliness.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Performed and assisted the surgeon with in office procedures such as: prostate biopsy, cystoscopy, and urodynamic studies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Completed tasks of Charge RN on unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses. Maintained care of mental health patient's while following hospital policy for safety of patient and staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Participated in new RN residency and floated to several different units, before claiming a position on the nephrology, urology, and renal transplant unit.
- Managed 1:1 care for postoperative renal transplant recipients while maintaining the charge nurse position.
- Adaptive Design leader- unit based process improvement that moved to hospital wide process improvement initiatives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Francis Manor
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Assisted Certified Nurse assistants with patient care on the activity of daily life level.
- Obtained RN license and updated scope of practice accorddingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
West Des Moines, IA 2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Adaptive Design
- Behavioral Health Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Bladder Irrigation
- Continuous Bladder Irrigation
- HIPAA Compliance
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ottumwa Urology
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
03.2019 - 07.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
06.2018 - 02.2019
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
10.2015 - 06.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Francis Manor
07.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
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