Registered Nurse High School

Shawna Cox

Email: aboyka@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Louisville

State: KY

Zip: 40219

Country: USA

Phone: 502-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Chamberlain College Of Nursing, Addison IL 1/2001 to 10/2012 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from Galen College of Nursing, Addison IL 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Galen College Of Nursing, Addison IL 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Oneida Baptist Institute, Addison IL 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Licenses

CPR certified through American Heart Association

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Registered Nurse in Kentucky, License number 1128453, 2011-Present

Skill Highlights

Palliative care

Geriatric treatment

Diabetes and nutrition

Psych and mental health care

Preceptor

Running staff meetings

Disease prevention and intervention

Administering medication

Culturally competent care

Patient evaluation/intervention

Computerized charting

Enthusiastic caregiver

Professional bedside manner

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Patient positioning

IV drug therapy management

Feeding assistance

Mobility assistance

Tracheotomy care

Colostomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Gastroenteral nutrition

Insulin medication assistance

Body mechanics

High level of autonomy

Hospice and palliative care experience

Patient/family focused

Intravenous therapy

Prioritizing/managing deadlines

Organizational skills

Wound cleaning/care

NG tube insertion and removal

Physical assessments

Acute and rehabilitative care

Customer service

Professional Experience

May 2012 to Current

Sunbridge Healthcare Louisville, KY

Registered Nurse

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 30 patients per shift.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

August 2006 to Current

Temps Inc Louisville, KY

Certified Nursing Assistant

This company is a staffing agency, in which I have worked at different long term care facilities, mental health facilities and hospitals.

May 2010 to Current

Sunbridge Healthcare Louisville, KY

LPN

Started working for this company as a LPN as I am still with them as I advance in my career.

June 2007 to April 2008

Bashford East Healthcare Louisville, KY

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cared for individuals with both mental and physical disabilities with ADL's and all other desired needs.

January 2000 to March 2006

Pine Tree Villa Louisville, KY

Certified Nursing Assistant

This facility is a long term care facility with both a personal and skilled nursing unit. While working here I care for patients with day to day disabilities and as advanced as traumatic brain injuries.

Education and Training

2013 Chamberlain College Of Nursing Addison, IL

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Masters of Science in Nursing Estimated Graduation Date 2014

2011 Galen College of Nursing Louisville, KY

Associate of Science Nursing

Adult and Family Health coursework

Coursework in Hospice and Palliative Nursing and Gerontology

Diabetes Management coursework

Women's Health training

2010 Galen College Of Nursing Louisville, KY

Associate of Science Nursing

LVN/LPN Associate's degree.

2000 Oneida Baptist Institute Oneida, KY

High School Diploma High Shcool

Valedictorian, Class of 2000 at Oneida Baptist Institute

Voted most likely to succeed

Maintained Honor role all four years of High School

Graduated with Advanced High School Diploma

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