Registered Nurse
Resume:
Rita A. Shaw RN, BSN, WCC
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
240~552~5752 ********@*****.***
Bachelor of Science trained registered nurse of 20 years.
Skills
Strong nursing skills in both acute and community settings
Strong writing and oratory skills
Ability to manage and lead
Compassionate
Ability to teach and precept
Education
University of the District of Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1997
Certifications
Wound Care Certification
Wound Care Education institute, 2016
Basic Life Support, Active
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Active
Licensure
Nursing, Washington, DC, Active
Nursing, Maryland, Pending
Experience
Wound Care Nurse Specialist, Bridgepoint Healthcare. March 2016-present
Evaluate all newly admitted patients for skin impairments and order appropriate treatments. Perform weekly skin assessments on patients with skin impairments, document progress of wound healing, and change treatments when appropriate. Educate staff on wound healing and maintenance of skin integrity. Precept newly hired nurses to enhance wound care skills. Perform quality assurance and reporting to management. Participate in weekly interdisciplinary and daily operations management meetings. Supervise wound care team and act as director of wound care in director’s absence.
Clinical Nurse, Critical Care Unit, United Medical Center. March 2014-March 2016
Under orders of intensivist, managed care of critically ill patients according to the nursing process. Supervised staff and patient assignments while serving as charge nurse.
Clinical Nurse, Metropolitan Access Center. August 2011-March 2014
Provided care and support for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures under conscious sedation. Performed pre-op triage, intra-operative monitoring of cardiac status and vital signs, and post-op recovery and education.
School Registered Nurse, Prince Georges County Public Schools. October 2008-August 2011
As sole healthcare authority in assigned school, provided nursing care to students and staff. Performed age-appropriate health screenings yearly. Educated staff on blood-borne pathogens and other health topics.
Registered Nurse, Innovative Staffing Solutions. 2004-2014
Managed care of patients at various hospital assignments in the intensive care units and emergency rooms, using the nursing process.
Clinical Nurse, Washington Hospital Center 2000-2004
Managed care of patients in surgical intensive care units, using the nursing process, under orders of the intensivist.
Clinical nurse, Providence Hospital 1998-2000
Managed care of patients on telemetry unit, using the nursing process.
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