Shira Baksh-White
Independence,AL
Summary
Determined individual with experience in providing care in clinical settings. Highly motivated, organized, and detail oriented with a strong passion for patient care and safety. Aids in nursing assessments, care planning and patient education. Possesses excellent communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Oasis Point Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on individual needs and best practices.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies during operations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
SICU Registered Nurse
Tulane Medical Center/ East Jefferson Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and make adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observe patients' vital signs and administered physician prescribed medications and treatments.
- Deliver age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Develop and implement patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Record patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Provided compassionate and specialized nursing care to hospice patients, focusing on pain management, symptom control, and emotional support
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Tulane Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Skilled in recognizing abnormal readings on ECG monitors and reporting them immediately to the attending physician or nurse practitioner.
- Competent at performing 12-lead EKGs accurately and efficiently.
- Proficient in operating medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, blood pressure machines, and pulse oximeters.
Patient Care Technician
Tulane Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Transferred, assisted with admitting and discharging patients, complying with principles of safe patient handling.
- Implemented nursing care plans by performing patient care activities under the supervision of licensed nurses.
Bartender
Centerplate
08.2017 - Current
- Greeted patrons promptly and cordially, exhibiting excellent guest service skills
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guest
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale system
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the preparation and serving of food and drinks
Nursing Student
Charity School of Nursing
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Completed 72 hours of clinical work in Med-Surg/Pediatrics/Behavioral health/ ICU/ Maternal (labor & delivery)
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning to ensure quality nursing practices.
Neuro Medical-Surgical – Student Nurse Extern
Tulane Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed 288 hours of clinical work on Neuro Medical Surgical unit under the preceptorship of T. Gresko, RN
- Maintain knowledge about general as well as specific health issues.
- Provide patient centered care, administer medications, insert IVs, Catheterize patients, check vitals, perform EKGs, etc.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing/ Delgado Community College
05.2023
Bachelor of General studies - Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
12.2016
Skills
- Patient Education/counseling
- Differential diagnosis
- Clinical leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Develop health care problem list
- Accurately interpreting results
- Adaptability
- Appropriately place orders per standing orders or per protocol
- Collaboration
- Communication
Certification
- BLS
- Nexstage (CRRT)
- CPI
- ACLS
Affiliations
- Member of Spectrum
- Member of Charity Association of Student Nurses
- Served as Treasurer of Omega Phi Alpha Chapter in Lafayette, LA.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Oasis Point Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
SICU Registered Nurse
Tulane Medical Center/ East Jefferson Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Tulane Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Tulane Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Neuro Medical-Surgical – Student Nurse Extern
Tulane Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Nursing Student
Charity School of Nursing
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bartender
Centerplate
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of General studies - Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing/ Delgado Community College
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