SHAIVON TENNANT
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams while administering medications and managing medical records. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lexington
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated medical information and delivered direct bedside nursing care to enhance recovery for pre- and postsurgery patients.
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Coordinated discharge planning with healthcare team to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
Administrative Officer on Duty
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lexington
04.2017 - 06.2024
- Represented Medical Center Director and Chief HAS on administrative matters during non-standard duty hours.
- Executed Medical Center Director's prerogative in medical administrative matters during duty.
- Managed Beneficiary Travel, Decedent Affairs, Bed Control, Urgent Care Unit support, inter-facility patient transfers, referrals from VA and private facilities, admissions, veteran eligibility, means testing, patient enrollment, health information management system (PIMS), patient care encounter (PCE), scheduling database management, and visit tracking.
- Process time and attendance records for each pay period, at the end of each biweekly cycle in the time and attendance (VATAS system).
Surgical Health Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lexington
10.2008 - 04.2017
- Supported physicians and medical professionals by using diagnostic instruments and operating medical equipment for patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians during sterile and outpatient procedures in various clinical settings.
- Prepared and assisted providers with specialty procedures, including radiology diagnostic testing, wound repair, and emergency invasive procedures in outpatient clinics.
- Evaluated and treated patients with suspected or diagnosed diseases, ensured continuity of follow-up, and executed appropriate treatments.
- Possessed a broad knowledge of complete anatomy and participated in various aspects of clinical operations.
- Collaborated closely with the Prosthetics Purchasing Agent to maintain appropriate supplies and inventory for Orthopedic stock in the clinic.
- Verified that proper consults and orders were in CPRS to facilitate the selection of appropriate prosthetic devices for patients.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV insertion
- Care plan development
- Healthcare collaboration
- Medical record management
- Patient education
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Stop the Bleed
Trauma Nurse Certified
BLS
Stop the Bleed
Trauma Nurse Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2024 - Current
Administrative Officer on Duty
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2017 - 06.2024
Surgical Health Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2008 - 04.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Galen College of Nursing