SHANNON GEORGULOS

Scottsdale, AZ ***** • 630-***-**** • ad1eg4@r.postjobfree.com

REGISTERED NURSE

Patient Care Management • Direct Patient Care • Patient-Focused Service Compassionate and patient-centric Registered Nurse with 3+ years of experience spearheading quality patient care management, acute care, nursing care management methodologies, patient services, and patient advocacy.

Self-directed professional who implements effective patient care strategies in fast-paced environments.

A healthcare advocate who consistently delivers the highest quality medical care within the scope of services while maintaining optimum patient satisfaction by building rapport and being empathetic with patient difficulties.

Possess a firm understanding of clinical protocols to collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other health team members

In-Patient Care

Disease Prevention

Patient-Centered Care Plans

Excellent Communication Skills

Palliative Care

Quality Improvement

Medication Administration

Leadership & Accountability

Patient Advocacy

Strategic Direction

Patient Management

Coordination of Nursing Care

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse • Paradise Valley Multi-Specialty Surgery Center, Paradise Valley, AZ Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 Providing a high level of efficiency to accommodate the convenience of both the patient and the physician

» Create a safe physical environment in preparation for the scheduled procedure, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure

» Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct

» Initiate IVs and inform both patient and family regarding directions and procedure

» Assess patients’ post-operative condition and monitor vital signs Registered Nurse • Banner Surgery Center, Phoenix, AZ Jul 2021 – Dec 2021 Deliver quality and broad-based nursing, pre, and post-operative care to patients in various specialties and departments

» Assessed and interview patients prior to surgery, obtain vitals and triage information, and implement nursing interventions

» Exhibited practical expertise when assisting anesthesia with nerve blocks and administering medication

» Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality, strictly and professionally adhering to HIPPA regulations

» Informed explanations to patients and family members in an easy to understand yet comprehensive manner while also being in charge of monitoring patient’s vitals and discharging patients Registered Nurse • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Mar 2020 – Jul 2021 Coordinate various elements involved in individual patients' care, utilizing resources and services in the best way possible

» Supervised more than 8 patients, prioritize their needs, educate them on procedures, and keep their medical information confidential

» Collaborated with the health care team to evaluate, prepare, and execute patient care plans

» Administered medications orally, subcutaneously, via IV access, and facilitate corrective action when adverse symptoms occur

» Monitored and configured specialized equipment used in patients and interpret data on electronic displays

» Provided bedside care for various post-operative, post-stroke patients, and participate in discharge preparation

» Accountable for mentoring patients and families to manage their illness/injury by explaining their post-treatment needs Corporate Float Pool RN • Monarch Health Care Management, Mankato, MN Apr 2019 – Nov 2019 Performed all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, medications administration to 20-30 patients.

» Operated as a charge nurse overseeing and managing over 35+ beds and delegated tasks to staff

» Performed medication administration and tube feedings and tracheostomy care, and wound care

» Administered medications and treatments and provided patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

EDUCATION

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Epic, Cerner, Centricity, Allscripts, Clinicare, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

» RN: AZ License #236015 & MN License #2465977 » Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

» Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University, College Of Nursing, Addison, IL • Oct 2013 Registered Nurse • MemorialCare Outpatient Surgery Center, Long Beach, CA Jan 2023 – May 2023 Provided patients high quality care with a focus on safety through expanded policies and protocols

» Assess, instruct and prepare patients prior to procedures

» Take and record vitals both pre and post procedure

» Ensure pertinent documents are signed and filled adequately

» Maintain airway and provide pain management and education to both patients and families

» Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Registered Nurse • Arizona Pain Relief Hayden Surgical Center, Scottsdale, AZ Jun 2023 – Oct 2023 Effectively managing the patients through assessment, intervention and patient advocacy

» Confirm patient identity and go over procedure and background history

» Start IV, take blood sugar, preform various tasks

» Recover PTS, monitor vitals, educate on procedures, SCS implants, bladder stims, MBB, etc

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