Garrett Shackleford
Poplar Bluff
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in progressive care and Intensive scare units. Proven leader skillful in guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Exceptional IV therapy skills including ultrasound guided placement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center - Oak Grove Campus
Poplar Bluff
05.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in acute and critical care settings.
- Administered medications per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Assisted in the development of nursing care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained accurate medical records utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients in clinical settings.
- Educated patients and families on IV procedures and care instructions.
- Maintained sterile techniques during catheter insertion and management.
- Managed inventory of IV supplies, ensuring availability for treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff on IV administration protocols and safety procedures.
- Troubleshot issues related to malfunctioning equipment or improper administration techniques.
- Managed multiple infusion pumps simultaneously while providing care to multiple patients.
- Administered medications through IV line according to physician orders.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for access to veins for IV therapy.
- Calculated drug dosages as prescribed by physicians and administered accordingly.
- Assessed patient's response to IV therapy and communicated changes in status with physicians and nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO 06.2018 - 12.2020
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award recipient-2021
Employee of the Month- 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center - Oak Grove Campus
05.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Three Rivers College
06.2018 - 12.2020