SHAWNYA PORTER
Maysville Nursing & Rehabilitation
Mayslick
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Licensed Practical Nurse with six years of progressive long-term-care experience, advancing from State Tested Nursing Assistant to LPN. Currently practicing as an LPN, providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care through medication administration, assessment, documentation, change-of-condition recognition, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Prepared to pursue RN education and build upon a strong foundation of clinical experience, nursing knowledge, and professional growth. Committed to applying evidence-based practice to promote patient safety, improve outcomes, and deliver high-quality care to residents and their families.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
2 Years 5 Months- Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care in a long-term-care setting.
- Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders, facility policies, and safety standards.
- Assess residents, recognize and report changes in condition, and respond appropriately to urgent situations.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation and contribute to individualized care planning.
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, CNAs, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Reinforce patient education and promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
4 Years 4 Months- Provided direct care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, repositioning, transfers, and mobility.
- Monitored resident status and promptly reported changes, concerns, and safety risks to nursing staff.
- Supported infection prevention, fall reduction, comfort, dignity, independence, and individualized care.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe resident areas.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare team members while strengthening communication, prioritization, teamwork, and time-management skills.
Education
Practical Nursing (PN) Program - Practical Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient assessment and monitoring
Medication administration
Vital signs
Clinical documentation
Change-of-condition recognition and reporting
Patient safety and fall prevention
Infection prevention and control
Patient education
Activities of daily living
Long-term care
Interdisciplinary communication
Time management and prioritization
Compassionate and patient-focused
Dependable and organized
Clear communicator
Collaborative team member
Calm under pressure
Committed to continuous learning and safe
high-quality patient care
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Kentucky, Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Kentucky, Current
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Maysville Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Ohio Valley Manor
01.2020 - 05.2024Read More
Maysville Community and Technical College
Practical Nursing (PN) Program from Practical Nursing
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Mason County High School
High School Diploma
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