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Work History
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Shannon Ransom

Cuba

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Float Pool nursing offering versatility, adaptability, and commitment to patient care. Experience includes working in varied healthcare settings and managing diverse patient conditions. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, critical thinking abilities, and excellent communication skills. Previous work resulted in improved patient outcomes due to effective coordination of care across different units.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
Sullivan
09.2023 - Current
  • Delivered direct patient care across diverse departments and units.
  • Assisted in assessing and monitoring patient health conditions.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring patient safety.
  • Maintained certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

ICU Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
Sullivan
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in life-saving procedures during critical situations in ICU.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic records.
  • Trained junior nurses on ICU protocols and best practices for patient care.
  • Initiated resuscitation measures following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
  • Managed multiple tasks while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Provided emotional support for families during end-of-life situations.
  • Advocated for patient needs, serving as a liaison among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.

Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
Sullivan
06.2015 - 02.2021
  • Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Responded to emergencies by performing CPR and utilizing advanced life support techniques.
  • Maintained a sterile environment while assisting with procedures and examinations.
  • Assessed and monitored patients for changes in condition and responses to treatments.
  • Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds for optimal patient management decisions.
  • Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.

Wound Care Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
Sullivan
06.2011 - 06.2015
  • Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
  • Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
  • Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
  • Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
  • Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
Sullivan
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Conducted thorough mental health assessments for diverse patient populations.
  • Monitored and documented patient behavior and vital signs consistently.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Barnes-Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing
St Louis, MO
08-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

East Central College
Union, MO
05-2009

Skills

  • Patient evaluation
  • Emergency response
  • Advanced life support
  • Medical record management
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Ventilator care

Affiliations

  • reading
  • DIY projects
  • hiking

Certification

  • ACLS certified
  • PALS certified
  • BLS certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
09.2023 - Current

ICU Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2023

Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2021

Wound Care Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2015

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Barnes-Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

East Central College

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