Shonna Cunningham
Redmond,OR
Summary
Diligent and patient-oriented RN, skilled in critical thinking, building rapport and team collaboration. Strong focus on communication and assessment of a patient's evolving needs. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Services Unit
St. Charles Health System
Bend, OR
03.2024 - Current
- Applies evidenced-based principles to all nursing practices while providing compassionate care and education to patients and families.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
Behavioral Health Technician
St. Charles Health System
Bend, OR
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted practitioners and nursing staff in therapeutic and recreational activities for clients while maintaining safety in the milieu.
- Conducted safety rounds and meal service for approximately 25 residents, delivering compassionate care in a challenging environment.
Communications Specialist, Transfer Center
St. Charles Health Systems
Bend, OR
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Coordinated patient admissions and transfers by facilitating calls between providers, care team members and third-party transport on a recorded line.
- Communicated crucial information during hospital codes and emergency drills, and connected calls between patients and families while following HIPPA and facility guidelines.
Sterile Processing Technician
St. Charles Health System
Bend, OR
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrument sets for two St. Charles facilities, and maintained code carts for all inpatient units.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Mass Communication Specialist
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
02.2008 - 02.2013
- Excelled as media department editor, writing news articles, press releases and taking photos for Navy publications.
- Directed damage control teams during disaster drills and taught basic first-aid during three deployments.
- Mentored 20 junior staff members in media department best practices and created training materials to help service-members prepare for advancement exams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Oregon State University
Bend, OR03-2022
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
Certification
AHA BLS (CPR/AED) Certification, Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Services Unit
St. Charles Health System
03.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
St. Charles Health System
06.2023 - 03.2024
Communications Specialist, Transfer Center
St. Charles Health Systems
09.2020 - 04.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
St. Charles Health System
05.2014 - 05.2015
Mass Communication Specialist
United States Navy
02.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Oregon State University