Shantica Kincaide

Will complete 108-hour preceptorship in Obstetrics/Labor & Delivery (OB/L&D) at UMMC Grenada, providing direct clinical care to support maternal and newborn health.

• Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased workplace efficiency
• Participated in perioperative nursing care by witnessing informed consent signatures and verifying appropriate documentation during the OR rotation
• Obtained 12-lead EKGs and monitored continuous cardiac rhythms, recognizing the importance of identifying and promptly reporting abnormal findings
• Performed bedside blood glucose monitoring and administered insulin according to prescribed sliding-scale orders and facility protocols
• Initiated and discontinued peripheral IVs in accordance with clinical policies and supervision requirements

• Maintained infection control standards through proper hand hygiene and equipment sanitation
• Supported bedside procedures by gathering supplies and preparing patient rooms
• Communicated patient concerns clearly to interdisciplinary care team members

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff
• Delivered direct patient care under RN supervision, supporting assessments, hygiene, and comfort measures
• Assisted with medication preparation and verified patient identifiers before administration support
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• Performed bladder scans, urinary catheter removal, and intermittent straight catheterization, including care for paraplegic patients, while maintaining patient privacy and infection prevention standards
• Assisted with nasogastric (NG) tube placement and provided ordered nursing treatments and injections under appropriate clinical supervision
• Supported pain management in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), including monitoring patients receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and assessing responses to pain interventions.
• Initiated and discontinued peripheral IVs in accordance with clinical policies and supervision requirements
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Responded to a burn patient's cardiac arrest associated with a vagal response by initiating CPR and participating in rhythm-based resuscitation interventions
• Monitored surgical drains, measured and documented output, and reported relevant changes in patient condition

• Dean's List
• Dean's Scholar