Shirley May
Southaven,MS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with twenty-seven 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 dialysis specialty.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Home Therapies
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted in examination and evaluation of patient candidates to arrange appropriate peritoneal dialysis treatment and other services.
- Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
- Used collaborative practice model focusing on outcomes to enhance quality of patient care through effective and efficient management and monitoring of patient care programs.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2020 - 02.2021
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
Clinical Manager
Satellite Healthcare
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
07.2004 - 07.2013
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Renal Care Group(Currently Fresenius)
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North East Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05.1996
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pain Management
- Problem Solving
- Care Plan Development
- Effective Communication
- Patient Education
- Vascular Access Management
- Professionalism
- Patient Assessment
- Decision Making
- Ethical Practice
- Policy Adherence
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
06.2020 - 11.2020
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Home Therapies
10.2018 - Current
Clinical Manager
Satellite Healthcare
02.2015 - 08.2018
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
07.2013 - 07.2015
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
07.2004 - 07.2013
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Renal Care Group(Currently Fresenius)
07.2000 - 07.2004
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.1996 - 07.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
North East Mississippi Community College
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