Shonda Kates
Emory Healthcare Midtown Hospital
Rex,GA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Cardiovascular and Thoracic Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse with 5 years of critical care nursing experience, including 3 years in a leadership role. Skilled in managing high-acuity cardiovascular and thoracic cases, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with evidence-based standards. Professional nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Work History
Unit Charge Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient nursing processes and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through routine audits of documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, improving overall health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple medical issues, navigating challenging situations to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment and technologies within the critical care unit, which improved the patients'' diagnostics and treatments and increased their survival rates.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for ongoing professional development.
- Assists with bedside emergency procedures
- Streamlined unit operations by effectively managing staff assignments and schedules.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize nursing interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses to foster professional growth and enhance team performance.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging open communication channels.
- Corroborating interdisciplinary relationships between nursing staff and providers to optimize patient's plan of care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on industry trends, enhancing both personal knowledge base and overall unit performance levels.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve overall patient safety.
- Unit's Fall Prevention Champion
- Coordinated schedules and staffing assignments, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring readiness for inspections and improving overall departmental performance.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings, fostering communication between departments to streamline patient care processes.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Streamlined nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern.
- To reduce hospital-acquired infections, falls, and medication errors for improved patient safety
- Collaborate with other departments at morning staffing meeting to ensure safe nurse to patient ratios for each unit.
Registered Nurse Clinician III
2 Years 10 Months- Provided care for critically ill patients with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions before and after surgery
- Served as a recovering nurse for patients coming from operating room, Catheterization Lab, PACU
- Provided hemodynamic monitoring which involves pulmonary artery catheters to allow measurements for central venous pressure, filling pressures, preload pressure, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac output
- Maintained, utilized and discontinued arterial and venous lines and sheaths
- Observed telemetry monitoring devices for heart dysrhythmias and responded appropriately with medication, informed the physician, and provided life-saving care
- Prepared patients for Echocardiograms, peripheral diagnostics studies, cardiac catheterization procedures, and operation room
- Usage and managing central lines along with performing sterile dressing changes
- Adjusted to new challenges during unprecedented times such as Covid19 and fire by still performing safe and quality care to patients
- Used and maintained highly technical medical equipment and devices such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, chest tube drains, pacemakers, etc
- Educated and assisted with ECMO, impella, BiPap, and ventilators
- Planned, coordinated, and directed daily operations for the unit
- Holds the seat as Champion for Falls Prevention, attending meetings, and completing monthly audits
- Provided education to colleagues for falls prevention
- Operated as charge nurse
- Supervised staff and coordinate communication with CCM team members to provide optimal patient and family-centered care
- Led and role modeled high qualified communication and skills to colleagues
- Led in building environments fostering great and effective communication
- Resolved unsatisfactory behavior and conflict
- Addressed patients and family concerns, questions, and issues
- Advocated for colleagues, and patients
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving, resolving conflict, and collaborating with others
- Attended critical care staff meetings daily and coordinated next shift's staff and assignments
- Provided and coordinated resources needed within the unit to provide excellent patient care
- Educated and adhered to stated policies and procedures for the unit
- Delegated skills and patient care to colleagues and assisted
- Reported and updated Unit Director on unit.
Registered Nurse-Nurse Clinician II
3 Years 5 Months- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening, clear communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Prescribed medications and educated patients on appropriate usage of remedies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sociology
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Staff Development
Unit Scheduling (UKG)
Clinical Performance Metrics
Care Coordination
Quality Improvement
Project Planning
Nursing Expertise
Critical Care
Patient Safety
Education
and Management
Clinical judgment
Skill Development
Team training and development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Staff assignments
Multitasking and organization
Conflict management
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Unit Charge Nurse
Emory Healthcare Midtown Hospital
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse Clinician III
Emory Healthcare Midtown Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2023Read More
Registered Nurse-Nurse Clinician II
Emory University Hospital Midtown
07.2017 - 12.2020Read More
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sociology
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CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership And Management
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CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
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Leadership Highlights
Unit Committee: Hester Davis's Fall Prevention Champion- attend monthly meetings, report new initiatives and updates back to the unit, provide education, and complete monthly audits. Conduct audits for nurse bedside shift report and patient and family experience.
Participate and facilitate in morning staffing huddle with all ICU departments and House Supervisor to ensure the safety in nurse to patient ratio.