Shirlene Walcott
Westlake,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery with extensive experience in medication administration, patient monitoring, and critical care. Skilled in neonatal resuscitation, intrapartum and postpartum care, and patient education. Bringing strong clinical judgment, compassionate care, and a proactive approach to improving patient outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Neonatal, Pediatrics and Maternal child specialty.
Patient-oriented Nurse with [23] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with neonatal, Pediatrics and Maternal child specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kings County Hospital Center
Brooklyn, NY
03.2013 - 09.2023
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
Teaching and Research Center Nurse2
SUNNY Downstate Medical Center
New York, NY
03.2006 - 08.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Effectively and safely administered medications as per established protocols, closely monitoring for any side effects or adverse reactions that necessitate immediate intervention.
- Achieved improved levels of patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate nursing care that attended to their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Aided in the development and mentoring of incoming nursing staff, resulting in an optimal work atmosphere and outstanding patient outcomes.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Health Care Assistant
SUNNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
02.1997 - 05.2006
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Conducted health education sessions for patients, empowering them with knowledge for better health management.
- Assisted in implementation of new healthcare protocols, leading to improved patient care processes.
- Improved patient care delivery by contributing to development of patient care plans.
Health Care Assistant
Ditmas Park Rehab Center
Brooklyn, NY
02.1996 - 05.1997
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on healthcare best practices and emerging trends.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by meticulously following hygiene protocols and assisting with daily living activities.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Downstate School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY04.2001
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum Care
- IV Insertion
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Intake and discharge
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Surgical Assistance
- Women's health exams
- Vitals monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing Consultation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Unit Oversight
- Decision-Making
- Student Precepting
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Training staff
- Clear Patient Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
- Acute care expertise
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diabetes management
- Collecting vitals
Accomplishments
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.1
- Supervised team of twelve staff members.
- Achieved positive outcomes through effectively helping with all tasks as needed.
Certification
- Monitoring Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Seventeen years.
- Pediatrics Nursing - Seventeen years.
- Maternal Child Nursing - Ten Years and six months.
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kings County Hospital Center
03.2013 - 09.2023
Teaching and Research Center Nurse2
SUNNY Downstate Medical Center
03.2006 - 08.2023
Health Care Assistant
SUNNY Downstate Medical Center
02.1997 - 05.2006
Health Care Assistant
Ditmas Park Rehab Center
02.1996 - 05.1997
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Downstate School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York