SHIELA CHANDLER
DeQuincy,Louisiana
Summary
Experienced clinical nurse with 27 years in Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and ICU. Proficient in hospital policies, family and patient education, and collaborating with medical professionals for optimal patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Registered Nurse
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
03.2019 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation
St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charlesj, LA
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Established and maintained effective communication with physicians, patients, family members, hospital staff, administration, and management.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Educated patients about use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Talked with families about preferred care methods.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Registered Nurse
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
Sulphur, LA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Oversaw patient discharges from the surgical unit.
- Educated and worked with patients to help them navigate the healthcare system and adhere to their care plan.
- Reviewed and revised patient care plans.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Registered Nurse
DeQuincy Rehabilitation Hospital
DE QUINCY, Louisiana
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
Registered Nurse
Southern Home Health Care Inc.
DE QUINCY, Louisiana
06.2004 - 05.2010
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Educated and worked with patients to help them navigate the healthcare system and adhere to their care plan.
- Performed home visits for clients and patients.
- Worked closely with doctors to triage and facilitate patient care.
Registered Nurse
Allen County Hospital
Iola, KS
05.1997 - 10.2003
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Worked closely with doctors to triage and facilitate patient care.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS1997
Skills
- Comprehensive patient support
- Proficient in clinical documentation
- Experience in comprehensive disease management strategies
- Chest pain treatment strategies
- Interpreting EKG results
- Patient education
- ACLS/BLS certification holder
- Patient advocacy and education
- Proficient charge nurse leadership
- Contributed to heart failure committee initiatives
Certification
ACLS Certified.
BLS Certified.
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Registered Nurse
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehabilitation
St. Patrick Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
06.2014 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
DeQuincy Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
Southern Home Health Care Inc.
06.2004 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Allen County Hospital
05.1997 - 10.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fort Scott Community College