ShimShaun Thompson
Jacksonville
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in post-anesthesia and emergency care. Known for critical thinking and clinical judgment, dedicated to implementing effective care plans and educating patients on health maintenance strategies to improve outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU RN
Ascension St Vincent's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient recovery and vital signs post-anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Assisted in the preparation and administration of medications as per protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health maintenance strategies.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained infection control standards by adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent's Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2025
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on emergency procedures and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Monitored vital signs, evaluated patient responses, and adjusted interventions as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance
07.2010 - 02.2017
- Provided emergency medical care to patients during transport, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Operated advanced life support (ALS) equipment, delivering critical interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create seamless patient handoff processes at receiving facilities.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols and procedures, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions to prioritize treatment in high-pressure situations.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FL10.2018
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical practice
- IV insertion
- Critical thinking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV fluid administration
- Medication administration
- Vitals assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support
Accomplishments
Daisy award recipient
Certification
ASN
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
PACU RN
Ascension St Vincent's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent's Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance
07.2010 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College