Shirley Coicou
Port St Lucie
Summary
Dedicated medical-surgical nurse with a robust background in orthopedics, neurology, oncology, clinical research, and psychiatry. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and clinical support while fostering teamwork and a results-driven approach. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and meticulous maintenance of medical records, with strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional communication skills. Prepared to embrace new challenges and contribute to team success, driving positive outcomes and advancing organizational goals with unwavering dedication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych RN
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
- Educate patients and their families.
- PRN
Medical Surgical/Oncology Pediatric Nurse
HCA St. Lucie Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.
- Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
Psychiatric Nurse
South County Mental Health Center
07.2020 - Current
- Administer medication.
- Intervene verbally and/or physically with clients who are aggressive.
- Complete nursing physical assessment on each client.
- Intake and evaluation.
- Psychiatric acute care.
- Assists in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the client in coordination with the attending medical provider.
- Facilitates medication education.
- Integrates nursing and medical considerations into the client’s treatment plan.
- Ensures meticulous nursing documentation adhering to facility and state requirements.
- Administers medications as required.
- Managing psychiatric ward.
- Supervising other hospital staff.
- Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
- Document nursing care, treatment, and patient’s response to treatment.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and chemical dependency disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions.
- PRN
- Psych Travel Contracts (09/2020-12/2024)
- Locations available upon request
Med Oncology - Bone Marrow Transplant
The Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Perform comprehensive assessments and continuous monitoring of high-acuity medical-surgical patients, recognizing rapid clinical changes and initiating timely, evidence-based interventions.
- Medication Administration: Safely prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications, including IV therapies, for patients with complex and rapidly evolving conditions.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams—physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and social workers—to manage high-acuity caseloads and ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
- Patient Education: Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and post-discharge instructions, especially for those with complex medical needs.
- Clinical Procedures: Perform advanced bedside procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion, dressing changes, and operation of specialized medical equipment for medically fragile and high-acuity patients.
- Work Force Disruption Contract
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, vital signs, interventions, and patient responses, ensuring continuity of care for high-acuity populations.
- Advocacy and Support: Serve as a strong patient advocate by addressing concerns, supporting emotional needs, and ensuring that high-acuity patients receive safe, equitable, and individualized care throughout hospital.
Med Surg: Ortho & Neuro
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assessment & Monitoring: Perform comprehensive assessments of musculoskeletal and neurological status for high-acuity ortho/neuro patients; monitor neurovascular status, vital signs, and report clinical changes promptly.
- Treatment Administration: Administer medications, pain-management therapies, and prescribed treatments; closely monitor for adverse reactions in patients with complex postoperative and neurological needs.
- Surgical Support: Provide pre- and post-operative care including wound care, cast and brace management, drain monitoring, and post-op recovery assessments for high-acuity surgical patients.
- Rehabilitation Education: Educate patients and families on mobility, safe ambulation, exercise, recovery expectations, and prevention of complications following orthopedic or neurological procedures.
- Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and interdisciplinary specialists to develop, adjust, and optimize individualized care plans.
- Documentation: Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient progress, and responses to treatment to ensure continuity of care for high-acuity populations.
- Patient Safety: Maintain a safe, clean environment; implement fall-prevention strategies; and respond rapidly to emergencies or acute deterioration.
- Work Force Disruption Contract
- Core Responsibilities
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Capella University
10-2025
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Health Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL01-2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Boynton Beach Community High School
Boynton Beach, FL05-2011
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Workflow and patient management
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Care plan development
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Multistate Registered Nurse
- State of Florida RN9532982 Exp. 04/2025
- State of California RN95441206
- State of Michigan 4704381206 Exp. 06/2027
- State of New York 786361-01 Exp. 01/2028
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate ONS ID# 914545 Exp. 04/2027
- Basic Life Support C.P.R. American Heart Association Exp. 09/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exp. 09/2026
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) Exp. 09/2026
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Cert. Crisis Prevention Institute Exp. 04/2028
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Med Oncology - Bone Marrow Transplant
The Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2025 - 02.2026
Med Surg: Ortho & Neuro
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Psych RN
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center
08.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical/Oncology Pediatric Nurse
HCA St. Lucie Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
South County Mental Health Center
07.2020 - Current
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Health Career Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Boynton Beach Community High School
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Capella University