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Shaunda Claxton

Sarnia,ON

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager of Home and Community (RN Home Support)

Victorian Order Of Nurses
Sarnia
10.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated training and mentorship for new Personal Support Workers, enhancing team collaboration.
  • Leveraged clinical judgment and management skills to independently address complaints from Ontario Health at Home, staff, and patients.
  • Worked with leadership to develop initiatives boosting nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
  • Promoted ethical care delivery by upholding patients' rights.

Registered Nurse

Bayshore Home Health
Sarnia, ON
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Provided health education and maintained accurate documentation.
  • Post op care, wounds, drain care, IV administration, PICC lines, Ports, Catheters, ostomy,
  • Utilized nursing interventions to advance patient health.

Registered Nurse Occupational Health

Occumed Health Services
London, ON
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Executed hearing, vision, and respiratory tests to assess candidate fitness for employment.
  • Instructed staff on identifying workplace health risks.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Long Term Care
Sarnia Lambton
05.2002 - 02.2023
  • 2002-2009 VisionNursingHome(110Beds),2011-2017 - Twin Lakes Terrace (60 Beds),2014-2021 - Watford Quality Care (60 Beds),2021-2022 - Afton Park Place (128 Beds),2022-2023-Lambton Meadowview Villa (130 Beds) 2022-2023-Sumac Lodge (90 Beds)
  • Facilitated collaboration among healthcare teams to enhance patient care.
  • Oversaw department staffing schedules to maintain adequate shift coverage.
  • Partnered with doctors to promptly assess patients and administer necessary care.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare team and families during challenging medical decisions.
  • Mentored students in practical clinical settings.
  • Ensured a safe and healthy work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Ensured safe administration of medications to 30 residents, intervening when necessary for side effects.
  • Promptly handled incidents affecting safety to ensure effective crisis intervention.

2017-2018 - Twin Lakes: Director of Care

  • Coordinated daily responsibilities of nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Recruited and hired staff, ensuring comprehensive training and supervision.
  • Completed compliance review for Ministry of Long Term Care, achieving full standard compliance.

Registered Nurse

Middlesex Health Alliance
Newbury, ON
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Oversaw patient care throughout the entire treatment process.
  • Gathered biological samples including blood and tissue for diagnostic purposes.
  • Alerted physicians to condition changes and initiated necessary interventions.

Registered Nurse

Telehealth
SARNIA, ON
04.2009 - 09.2011
  • Educated patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making
  • Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing and prioritizing patient needs over the phone.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

CDI College
Kelowna BC
08-2023

Director of Care (First Session)

Meridian
11-2017

Online Courses Emergency Nursing, Maternal/newborn

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON

Leadership And Management Nursing -

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Chatham, ON

Associate of Science - Nursing

St.Clair College
Chatham
05.2002

Skills

  • Organizational/ Multitasking Skills
  • Proficient in Conflict Mediation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Standards Compliance
  • Support Services Coordination
  • Experienced in Software Applications
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Risk management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership
  • Time management

Language

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CNO Registration in Good Standing
  • Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy 2023
  • ECHO Wound Care 2024
  • CPR/AED Certification 2024

Timeline

Manager of Home and Community (RN Home Support)

Victorian Order Of Nurses
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Occupational Health

Occumed Health Services
03.2024 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Bayshore Home Health
09.2023 - 10.2024

Registered Nurse

Middlesex Health Alliance
09.2011 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse

Telehealth
04.2009 - 09.2011

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Long Term Care
05.2002 - 02.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

CDI College

Director of Care (First Session)

Meridian

Online Courses Emergency Nursing, Maternal/newborn

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

Leadership And Management Nursing -

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology

Associate of Science - Nursing

St.Clair College
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