Shayla Mixon
McComb
Summary
Professional nurse with proven expertise in patient care and leadership in clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, patient safety, and adaptive problem solving. Skilled in managing patient care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of practice. Known for reliability, effective communication, and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Sage Specialty LTAC
05.2023 - Current
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Managed medication administration safely and accurately while maintaining meticulous documentation in electronic health records systems.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit, adhering to strict infection control protocols and reporting potential risks promptly.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
JA Sosa Enterprise (Travel Agency)
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided care and monitored patients before and after cardiac cath lab procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Provided inpatient end of life care to terminally ill patients.
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
North Oaks Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS05.2020
Skills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Nursing Plan Development
- Employee performance
- Care plan management
- Medical record auditing
- Corrective actions
- Seizure management
- Documenting vitals
- Patient education and counseling
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- SBAR communication
- Infectious disease control
- Family and patient support
- Culturally sensitive
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Patient Care
- Patient care planning
- Patient discharging
- Tracheostomy care
- Taking vitals
- Patient assessments
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Staff education
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Sage Specialty LTAC
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
JA Sosa Enterprise (Travel Agency)
11.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
North Oaks Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Mississippi Community College
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