SHAWNA TERRY RN

MOBILE, AL *****

573-***-**** adwuog@r.postjobfree.com

Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with home care case management, hospice, PACU specialty. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. SKILLS

• Medical Supply Management

• Clear Patient Communication

• Patient Condition Monitoring

• Exemplary Communication Skills

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

• Diet and Nutrition

• Patient Examination

• Pain Control

• Medical Recordkeeping

• Monitoring Vital Signs

• Compassionate and Caring

• Nursing Consultation

• Patient Health Information Access

• Nursing Plan Development

• Disaster Site Triaging

• Treatment Recommendations

• Unit Oversight

• Anesthetic Administration

• Treatment Plan Modification

• Convalescent Care

WORK HISTORY

Covenant Care Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager // Mobile, AL // September 2022 to Current

• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.

• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.

• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.

• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.

Community Hospice Of Texas

Registered Nurse Traveler // Fort Worth, TX // May 2022 to Current

• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care. BJC Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan Hospice, Mo Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice // Sullivan // May 2020 to April 2022

• Used EPIC to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.

• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.

• Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients. Alternative Hospice, Serving Crawford, Franklin & Phelps County Case Manager Supervisor // Cuba, MO // May 2018 to March 2020

• Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.

• Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.

• Improved staff performance by recreating disciplinary procedures commensurate with level of infraction.

Veterans Administration

Registered Nurse Senior-Charge Nurse // December 2017 to July 2019

• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Missouri Baptist Hospital

Circulating Registered Nurse in Surgery // Sullivan, MO // August 2005 to July 2018

• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

St. John Hospital

Telemetry Registered Nurse // Washington, MO // May 2003 to July 2005

• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.

• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Patients First Medical Care

LPN Office Nurse // Washington, MO // September 1997 to March 2003

• Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.

• Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.

• Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.

• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. EDUCATION

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

East Central College // Union, MO // August 2003

GPA: 4.0

• Received Valedictorian.

LPN - Practical Nurse

Rolla Technical Institute // Rolla, MO // August 1997

• Awarded National League of Nursing Scholarship.

• Awarded Fellowship Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Signed on bonus paid for any loans accumulated. Sullivan High School // Sullivan, MO // August 1995

• Elected President for Student Council in 1995

CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse, Missouri Compact- License #200-***-****

• Experienced Registered Nurse 26 years of caring compassion ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References upon request

Permanent address: 1122 Shady Lane

Sullivan, MO 63080.

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