Shunda Hardaway
Registered Nurse
Meridian,MS
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Merit Health Central
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Anderson's Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis in addition to Hemodialysis.
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Center
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
07.2003 - 10.2006
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2003
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diet and Nutrition
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Merit Health Central
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Anderson's Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2020
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
10.2008 - 01.2010
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Center
10.2006 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
07.2003 - 10.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Education
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
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