1. S h o n n a C a r t e r
1775 E. 18th Street Apt #6J Brooklyn, NY 11229
Email: shonnanoelcarter@gmail.com Tel: (917) 453-8286
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL – Registered Nurse, NY, NY 2013-Present
Registered Nurse on surgical unit (9Uris)
• Educate patients about pre-operative diagnostic procedures
• Monitor patients for post operative complications
• Medication administration
• Wound/Ostomy care
• Phlebotomy/IV administration
• Member of Collaborative Care Council – multidisciplinary unit organization that develops unit protocols to improve quality and
patient satisfaction.
• Member of Wound Care Champion Team- RN trained to be resource to unit in skin care management
• Unit preceptor/ resource nurse – train new nurses, including new graduates, in patient care and unit protocol; assist with nurse
and nursing assistant staff assignments for high turnover unit
RIPTIDE COMMUNICATION – Account Manager NY, NY 2001-2011
Strategic communications and public relations client manager for consultant firm specializing in media advocacy for social justice organizations
• Developed strategic plans for public education and advocacy campaigns based on client resources and goals
• Wrote all press collateral for clients including: press releases, media statements, newsletters and website content
• Trained organizational spokespeople for media interviews/trained organizational communication staff
• Acted as a liaison between journalists and clients
EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Washington, DC December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.4
Leadership: Student Nursing Association, Class Secretary
Columbia University, New York, NY August 2007
Masters of Science in Journalism
New York University, New York, NY August 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Political Science, Dramatic Writing
CLINICAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY C.A.R.E (Care and Respect for Elderly in Emergencies) volunteer- Provide assistance, comfort
and reassurance to patients 65 and older admitted to the emergency department to prevent avoidable complications.
Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, Nursing Assistant, Out patient surgery unit – Assisted nursing staff with obtaining
vital signs, discontinuation of IVs, patient monitoring for adverse reactions to procedures and anesthesia
CERTIFICATIONS/ AFFILIATIONS
• RN, BSN (licensed in New York State/ Washington D.C.)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Providers Certification
• Unit preceptor
• New York Professional Nurses Union
• RYS Certified Yoga Instructor 200hrs