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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Miriam Shaw

Miriam Shaw

Coatesville

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with strong clinical skills and focus on child and adolescent care with more than 16yrs of experience.

Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in health assessments, care plans, emergency response, and patient education, combined with compassionate approach and strong communication abilities.

Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Coatesville Area School District
10.2023 - Current
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
  • Oversaw health services for school of 400 students and faculty.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.

Staff Nurse

Pediatric Health Choice
05.2015 - 08.2023
  • Ensure that each child arrived to the facility medically stable, assessment and vital signs were to be obtained upon arrival.
  • Most of these children were behaviorally challenged and mentally delayed, so ensuring their safety was a top priority.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administer prescribed medications as ordered and monitor closely throughout the day.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Ensure proper communication between parents, therapists and physicians was maintained as needed.

Charge Nurse

Catholic Healthcare Services
04.2010 - 04.2016
  • Efficiently administered medications and treatments to the residents in the unit.
  • Supervise auxiliary staff members on duty.
  • Attend to any medical emergencies that might arise to the residents.
  • Communicate effectively to oncoming shift nurses, giving detailed report of each resident.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.

Charge Nurse

TelHai Retirement Community
05.2009 - 02.2012
  • Efficiently administer medications and treatments to the residents in the unit.
  • Supervise auxiliary staff members on duty.
  • Attend to any medical emergencies that might arise to the residents while on duty.
  • Communicate effectively to oncoming shift nurses, giving detailed report for each resident.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
  • Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.

Group Home Manager

KenCrest Human Services
06.2003 - 06.2007
  • As the group home Manager, I was in charge of ensuring that the home residents' physical, emotional and mental needs were met accordingly.
  • I was also responsible with the interviewing, hiring and the training process of new staff members.
  • Organization of the residents community activities and managing their doctor's appointments.
  • Developed trusting relationships with each resident through empathy-based interactions focusing on trust-building techniques.
  • Ensured proper medication administration for all residents through close coordination with healthcare providers and careful record-keeping practices.
  • Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of residents, conducting regular home inspections and coordinating necessary maintenance.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations, completing detailed documentation for licensing requirements and audits.
  • Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
  • Reduced staff turnover by providing comprehensive training programs and fostering a supportive work environment.

Education

A.S. - Nursing

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05-2027

Diploma - Nursing

Center For Arts And Technology, Brandywine Campus
Coatesville, PA
03.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Antonelli Medical And Professional Institute
Pottstown, PA
06.2003

Skills

  • Individualized healthcare plans
  • Health promotion
  • Mental health support
  • Diabetes management
  • Health education
  • Bullying prevention
  • Epilepsy management
  • Chronic disease management
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • Immunization tracking
  • Collaboration with staff
  • Screening programs

Accomplishments

    * Employee of the year at Pediatric Health Choice(2018).

    * "Extra Miler Award" Villa St. Martha.(08/2012).

    * Academic and Attendance Award (Antonelli Medical and professional Institute.

    * Staff "MVP Award" (12/2024) Reeceville Elementary Sch.

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Intravenous Therapy Certification

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

School Nurse

Coatesville Area School District
10.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse

Pediatric Health Choice
05.2015 - 08.2023

Charge Nurse

Catholic Healthcare Services
04.2010 - 04.2016

Charge Nurse

TelHai Retirement Community
05.2009 - 02.2012

Group Home Manager

KenCrest Human Services
06.2003 - 06.2007

A.S. - Nursing

Delaware County Community College

Diploma - Nursing

Center For Arts And Technology, Brandywine Campus

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Antonelli Medical And Professional Institute

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