Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Shannon Ferguson

RN
Palisade ,Co

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN- Cath Lab

Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
10.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.

RN-cath Lab

SCL Health System
02.2016 - 10.2023

*qualified in all cath lab procedures

*strong clinical judgement

*disease prevention and interventional specialist

*preceptor

*successfully direct meetings as needed

*high level of autonomy

*patient/family focused

*in-depth knowledge of cardiac procedures and equipment

*conscious sedation

*patient evaluation/intervention

*problem resolution capability

*professional bedside manner

*adept at prioritizing

*thorough assessments

*chest pain management


RN

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2016
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

RN- Traveling in Cath Lab

Team Staff RX
09.2000 - 01.2005
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Education

Associates in Nursing - Associates in Nursing

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
12.1998

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Education
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Pain Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Basic Life Support
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Assessment
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Geriatric Care
  • Community Health
  • Cultural Competence
  • Health Promotion
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Supply Restocking
  • Chart Updating
  • Health Screening
  • Data Collection
  • ADL Assistance
  • Precepting
  • Patient Management
  • Wound Care
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Medical Assessment
  • Diabetes Management
  • Unit Administration
  • Emergency Response
  • Care Planning
  • Critical Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Healthcare Billing
  • Vision Screenings
  • Patient Care
  • Taking Vitals
  • Sanitation
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Performing EKGs
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Home Care
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education
  • Disease Prevention and Intervention Specialist
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Preventive Health
  • Managing Deadlines
  • ICD-9 Forms
  • High Level of Autonomy
  • BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
  • Shared Governance OSHA/JACHO
  • Shared Governance
  • [Type] Regulatory Compliance
  • Disease Specialization
  • Fluent in English
  • Removing Sutures
  • Patient Consultation
  • Licensed RN
  • Palliative Care Awareness
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Health and Wellness Expertise

Accomplishments

ACLS and BLS certified

I am US IV certified. I can run the IABP and the Impella

I recently was nominated for the daisy award at a hospital that I hadn't worked at for a year.

I worked side by side with Dr Schatz ( the man who invented the stent) and have a letter of recommendation from him


Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • IABP
  • Impella
  • US IV

Timeline

RN- Cath Lab

Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
10.2022 - Current

RN-cath Lab

SCL Health System
02.2016 - 10.2023

RN

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2016

RN- Traveling in Cath Lab

Team Staff RX
09.2000 - 01.2005

Associates in Nursing - Associates in Nursing

Fresno City College
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