Shunkeetha Hargraves
Natchez
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at University of Mississippi Medical Center, excelling in patient education and crisis intervention. Proven expertise in diabetes management and culturally-sensitive care, as well as wound care.fostering collaborative environments. Recognized for outstanding patient outcomes and strong leadership in nursing staff development, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical Solution Nursing Travel Agency
01.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
Promise Healthcare
10.2012 - 01.2017
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, Mississippi, MS07-2012
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Health screening
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Discharge coordination
- Health care consultation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical Solution Nursing Travel Agency
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2017 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Promise Healthcare
10.2012 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College