Shamya Turner
Lexington Park,MD
Summary
Compassionate nurse with a strong foundation in healthcare principles and an eagerness to continue to develop patient care and crisis management skills. Knowledgeable in medical terminology, patient assessment, and clinical procedures, with strong communication and critical-thinking skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Nurse Resident
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered emergency care to patients experiencing trauma and acute medical conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and proper sterile technique adherence.
- Supported senior nurses in managing complex patient cases and care coordination.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to medication administration guidelines and preventing adverse drug events.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care strategies for patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify potential risks or complications, initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
- Acted as a patient advocate by voicing concerns and collaborating with the healthcare team to develop appropriate interventions.
- Managed challenging behaviors of patients with psychiatric diagnoses through de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication strategies.
- Engaged in regular feedback sessions to improve nursing practices and patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while providing emotional support for families during difficult times.
Nurse Extern
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical supplies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Engaged in continuous learning through training sessions and hands-on experience.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Student Nurse Extern
Children's National Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments under supervision of registered nurses.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Participated in patient education initiatives, providing families with essential health information.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05-2025
Associates | High School Diploma - General Studies
Academy of Health Sciences At PGCC
Largo, MD05-2021
Skills
- Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support
- Assisting patients with ADLs
- Ensuring patient safety and confidentiality
- Emergency medical treatment
- EKG interpretation
- Medical team collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy and education
- Blood draw and sample collection
Timeline
Emergency Nurse Resident
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
06.2025 - 12.2025
Nurse Extern
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
12.2024 - 05.2025
Student Nurse Extern
Children's National Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Associates | High School Diploma - General Studies
Academy of Health Sciences At PGCC