Tasaura Shannon

• Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• 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.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
• Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
• Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.

• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
• Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.