Shawn Emch

• Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management practices.
• Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
• Mentored junior nurses on best practices and protocols.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care services.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• 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.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

I took a leave of absence during the COVID-19 pandemic to be part of the nationwide healthcare response to New York City in April 2020. I was a PRN employee at the time and not working due to other areas like surgery and cath-lab full time employees being guaranteed hours, being floated to ICU to fulfill their time.

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
• Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
• Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
• Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Was a part of the massive healthcare response from across the USA to New York City at the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Many ICU’s and negative pressure ICU’s were created out of Med-Surg and other units across the NYU campus.

Worked exclusively in all-COVID ICU’s on the NYU campus, during the onset of the pandemic.

On occasion, per my contract, I floated to other hospitals on the NYU campus to provide ICU care in COVID ICU’s.

All of our patient population were on ventilators and as a result the RN’s were tasked to manage the ventilators, in addition to providing nursing care of our patients. Many complex ventilator setting and gasses were used in the care of the COVID patients.

Many of the patients were on CRRT. I provided support and care to the patients needing this procedure. In addition, I was able to get new nurses trained on this procedure during my time there.

I was tasked by my ICU manager, Alison McKenzie, with orienting Med-Surg nurses to ICU nursing while at NYU. As the ICU travel nurses contracts were ending the Med-Surg nurses then started taking over in the newly created ICU.

The last month of my contract our ICU combined with the ECMO ICU. Subsequently I was able to get educated and oriented to ECMO by fellow RN’s and provided support by starting CRRT on the ECMO patients as needed.

• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
• Assisted in emergency procedures and provided critical care support.
• Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health records.
• Relief House Supervisor

• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.

• Worked in Step-Down CV unit and CVICU/CCU