Silvia Shin
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in neuroscience and geriatric care, specializing in medication administration and patient assessments. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes and manage complex patient care. Committed to continuous learning and skill development to further improve patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience Speciality Unit
8 Months- Provided direct care for patients with acute neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), seizures, intracranial hemorrhage, and post-neurosurgical cases
- Conducted neurological assessments (NIH Stroke Scale, GCS, cranial nerve screening) to identify patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly
- Monitored acute neurological changes and initiated rapid response to ensure timely interventions and optimize patient outcomes
- Educated patients and families on stroke prevention, medication compliance, and rehabilitation expectations to enhance understanding and engagement in care
- Administered IV medications including anticoagulants, antiepileptics, and thrombolytics per protocol
Registered Nurse
5 Months- Manage a patient load of 2-3 hallways with 10-20 residents in each hall, ensuring timely assessments, medication administration, and treatments
- Manage the psychological unit of 10-15 residents dealing with Dementia, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, and other mentally impaired conditions
- Managed patient load across 2-3 hallways, overseeing 10-20 residents in each hall with timely assessments, medication administration, and treatments
- Oversaw psychological unit of 10-15 residents with Dementia, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, and other mental impairments, providing tailored care
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of physicians, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
1 Year- Delivered safe evidence based care to adult patients with diverse acute and chronic medical conditions
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, medication administration (PO, SubQ, IV), wound care, and documentation in EPIC charting system
- Managed a patient load of six adults per shift in a hospital setting of six patients per shift, ensuring timely assessments, medication administration, and treatments
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and chronic condition management to enhance recovery and adherence
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care and chronic condition management
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create and implement patient-centered care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- UT Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- Honor Roll all throughout 4 years of attending
- Alpha Sigma Rho Member and Staff
Skills
Certification
BLS, CPR, & AHA First Aid Certification Effective through December 2028
Leadership and Volunteer Experiences
Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority (ASR) Vice President- Austin, Texas May 2021-May 2022
● Supervised and planned for rush events with future and current members
● Assisted the President of leading each chapter meeting, oversaw six chairs coordinating their activities and communicating to more than 30 members
● Prepared agenda and monthly meetings
Service Chair Jan 2020-Jan 2021
● Led and coordinated service projects and volunteering events
● Coordinated sisterhood events to promote stronger relationships within the newer and older members