Shaunda Trimner
Fairfax Station
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Mentor with 26 years of combined experience in perioperative nursing, precepting, and nurse education. Prepared to bring talent, expertise, and leadership to growing RN and ST fellowships.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mentor
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
04.2022 - Current
- Increased staff retention by fostering a supportive learning environment and addressing individual professional development needs.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and tailored interventions for skill enhancement.
- Instructed and coached learners to help overcome didactic/clinical issues and personal challenges.
- Provide clinical instruction to RN Fellows and ST Fellows in clinical settings on Perioperative skills.
- Streamlined collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, leading to improved coordination of care for complex patients.
RN Staff Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
09.2012 - 04.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Charge Nurse 2014-2018
- Assisted Clinical Mentor in onboarding new team members in 2021
Nurse Manager
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
12.2009 - 09.2010
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and Surgical technologists in ENT/Head and Neck, Dental, and Eyes.
- Continuously evaluated clinical workflows for opportunities to improve efficiency, ultimately leading to increased patient satisfaction and better use of resources.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Conducted staff training sessions on emerging healthcare trends, enhancing overall team knowledge and expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supported colleagues through peer consultation on challenging cases for improved problem-solving approaches in patient care management.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
RN Staff Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
06.2002 - 12.2009
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients during surgical procedures
- Charge Nurse July 2009 to September 2009
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Documented treatments delivered and medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2002
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Massanutten Technical Institute
Harrisonburg, VA04.1997
Skills
- Supervising learners
- Learner and Staff Records Management
- Professional growth and development
- Learner outcomes management
- Coordinating learner schedules
- Clinical Instruction
- Teaching and training
- Learner evaluations
- Clinical Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
CNOR - Certified Nurse of the Operating Room
BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Mentor
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
04.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
09.2012 - 04.2022
Nurse Manager
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
09.2010 - 09.2012
Clinical Nurse Leader
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
12.2009 - 09.2010
RN Staff Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
06.2002 - 12.2009
LPN
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
08.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Massanutten Technical Institute
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