SHANI MITCHELL
Mebane
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Nurse with 19 years of progressive clinical experience across cardiac, transplant, thoracic surgery, medical stepdown,oncology, and acute care settings. Proven Charge Nurse and Preceptor recognized for calm leadership in high-acuity environments, rapid clinical judgment, and patient advocacy. Extensive travel nursing background demonstrating adaptability, advanced clinical skills, and consistent delivery of high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse | Preceptor
Duke University Medical Center
Durham
06.2023 - Current
- Provide high-level care to high-acuity cardiac and transplant patients
- Serve as Charge Nurse coordinating staffing and patient flow
- Precept and mentor new nurses and travelers
- Respond rapidly to clinical emergencies
- Document care and discharge planning in EHR systems
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Healthcare Systems Nationwide
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Managed 3-6 high-acuity patients per shift across cardiac and stepdown units
- Administered complex medication regimens including cardiac and insulin drips
- Supported post-operative recovery for CABG, pacemaker, and transplant surgeries
- Responded effectively to emergency situations.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary teams
- Assisted with bedside procedures including chest tube removal and bronchoscopy
Case Manager (PRN)
Amedisys Home Health & Hospice
Raleigh
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted in-home patient assessments and care planning
- Provided education on disease management and medication compliance
- Coordinated care with physicians and allied health professionals
Night Supervisor
Autumn Care of Nashville
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Supervised and scheduled 30+ nursing staff
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and standards of care
- Addressed patient and family concerns professionally
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NCMathematics
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Cardiac and medical stepdown care
- Transplant nursing
- Charge nurse leadership and precepting
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV therapy and high-risk medications
- Emergency response
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Safety and infection control
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse | Preceptor
Duke University Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Case Manager (PRN)
Amedisys Home Health & Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2016
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Healthcare Systems Nationwide
01.2013 - 01.2023
Night Supervisor
Autumn Care of Nashville
01.2009 - 01.2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Edgecombe Community College
Mathematics
North Carolina State University