Shawna Wells
Blackfoot
Summary
Efficient and compassionate Registered Nurse with 4 years of diverse nursing experience in a major hospital and 14 years experience in a clinical setting. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines. Engaged communicator with patients, offering rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Centurion Health
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications and treatments to inmates as prescribed.
- Improved medical record accuracy through diligent documentation of inmate health assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective communication with healthcare providers during inmate transfers or hospitalizations.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by assisting with inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance tasks as needed.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported mental health needs of inmates by identifying at-risk individuals and coordinating appropriate referrals to psychiatric professionals when necessary.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor to new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the specialized field of correctional nursing.
- Played an integral role in maintaining institutional accreditation by ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare standards, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to correctional facilities.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Hospice Case Manager
Solace Hospice
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and comprehensive care to hospice patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes in end-of-life care.
- Developed individualized patient care plans, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare providers, ensuring timely implementation of treatment modifications for better symptom management.
- Educated patients and families on disease progression and available resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and informed decisionmaking.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new hospice referrals to determine eligibility for services, facilitating efficient patient admission processes.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and complexity, ensuring all patients received appropriate attention.
- Fostered strong relationships with community agencies to provide additional support services to hospice patients and their caregivers.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and preferences throughout the end-of-life care process, promoting dignity and autonomy.
Surgical Nurse
Idaho Eye and Laser Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper med monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedure evaluate current health status
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate inform
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery
Postpartum Registered Nurse
EIRMC
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, and breastfeeding
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
EIRMC
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored behavioral and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions assigned patient load
- Administered medications to patients to decrease risk of aggression and symptomology
- Documented assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress toward outcomes in patient records
- Responded to patient and family questions regarding medication issues behaviors and medication refills
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Certified Medical Assistant
Health West, INC.
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restock supplies
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and purpose of visit
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biologicals for internal and laboratory analysis
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Nightingale College
Pocatello, ID09.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration and management
- Intake and discharge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- People skills
- Active listening
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
Basic Life Support Certificate expires 1/20/25
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Centurion Health
10.2023 - Current
Hospice Case Manager
Solace Hospice
12.2022 - 10.2023
Surgical Nurse
Idaho Eye and Laser Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Postpartum Registered Nurse
EIRMC
01.2021 - 03.2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
EIRMC
09.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Health West, INC.
07.2014 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Nightingale College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Idaho State University
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