Shyla Cottier
Gordon,NE
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
Whiteclay, Nebraska
06.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
Whiteclay, NE
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gordon Countryside Care
Gordon, NE
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Barista
Higher Ground Coffee Shop
Pine Ridge , SD
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning coffee machines, countertops, and seating areas.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by efficiently handling drink orders and inquiries.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Created signs and displays to advertise store products or events.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Oglala Lakota College
Pine Ridge , SD 06-2022
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Infection control measures
- Taking vitals
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Long-term care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
01.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gordon Countryside Care
06.2019 - 01.2020
Barista
Higher Ground Coffee Shop
06.2014 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Oglala Lakota College